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Weather & Climate in Powers, MI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Powers has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 870 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation870 ft (265 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density394/sq mi
Coordinates45.6880°N, 87.5265°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMenominee County County
Nearest AirportMenominee Regional (MNM)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 42.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.1 / 100
Community Resilience83.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 121 km 11 km
Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 113 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

77 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 27 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 80 km 21.8 mi 2
Aug 23, 1998 EF3 76 km 5.1 mi 0
May 28, 1991 EF3 28 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 28 km 71.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 37 km 24.3 mi 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 68 km 1.9 mi 0
Jul 19, 1992 EF2 43 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 20 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 99 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 66 km 2.6 mi 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF2 62 km 2.7 mi 0
Sep 16, 1972 EF2 99 km 66.2 mi 0
Jul 20, 1972 EF2 51 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF2 91 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 4, 1966 EF2 100 km 5.4 mi 0
Jun 9, 1964 EF2 77 km 3.0 mi 0
May 6, 1964 EF2 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 8, 1959 EF2 38 km 1.0 mi 0
May 17, 1958 EF2 53 km 4.7 mi 0
May 21, 2024 EF1 61 km 2.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 acres, 1999).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 96 km
1986 MARQUETTE11 3,983 70 km
1986 MARQUETTE13 2,491 60 km
2009 FALLS 820 82 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 82 km
2019 DUTCH MILL 551 60 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
November 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.8 in

Powers has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.0").

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