Weather & Climate in Prescott, MI

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

Prescott has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	43.4°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	794 ft (242 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	317/sq mi
Coordinates	44.1916°N, 83.9322°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Arenac County County
Nearest Airport	Mbs International (MBS) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.58"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	20.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	71.3 / 100
Community Resilience	83.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

178 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 73 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 21, 1996	EF3	97 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	33 km	21.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	16 km	35.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 1984	EF3	68 km	48.0 mi	0
Mar 30, 1976	EF3	24 km	11.4 mi	0
Mar 30, 1976	EF3	9 km	6.4 mi	1
Jun 8, 1953	EF3	79 km	1.8 mi	0
Jun 26, 2021	EF2	74 km	6.8 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	87 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	58 km	11.6 mi	0
May 31, 1999	EF2	65 km	1.8 mi	0
Jul 13, 1995	EF2	17 km	5.0 mi	0
May 28, 1995	EF2	45 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF2	16 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF2	99 km	4.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF2	28 km	6.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 1984	EF2	96 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 4, 1977	EF2	26 km	2.5 mi	0
Mar 30, 1976	EF2	50 km	4.9 mi	0
May 21, 1975	EF2	51 km	1.6 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 acres, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2010	MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD)	7,478	57 km
1990	CRAWFORD15	6,868	73 km
2021	BRITTLE	5,912	32 km
2006	HUGHES LAKE FIRE	5,285	47 km
2000	NO PABLO	5,266	44 km
1994	UNNAMED	4,059	89 km
2006	UNNAMED	4,020	88 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,759	30 km
2018	BRITTLE 04/30/2018	3,484	29 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,349	34 km
2005	ROSCOMMON4	2,109	54 km
1987	OGEMAW22	1,952	39 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,844	91 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,796	34 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,751	50 km
1984	RIVER ROAD	1,693	50 km
2017	BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX	1,557	29 km
1988	OGEMAW13	1,547	39 km
2024	RANGE 30 24-03 RX	1,523	79 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,434	35 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	20°F (-7°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	2.0 in
April	43°F (6°C)	2.3 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
June	63°F (17°C)	2.9 in
July	67°F (20°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
September	59°F (15°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
October	47°F (9°C)	2.4 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.4 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	1.9 in

Prescott has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.2").

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