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Weather & Climate in Rothbury, MI

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

Rothbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 78.5 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 684 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation684 ft (208 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates43.5184°N, 86.3614°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMuskegon County County
Nearest AirportGerald R Ford International (GRR)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 78.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.3 / 100
Community Resilience99.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 137 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

116 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 557 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF5 97 km 58.8 mi 17
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 66 km 20.6 mi 5
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 96 km 50.3 mi 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 74 km 60.9 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 84 km 13.6 mi 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 18 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 84 km 24.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1983 EF2 95 km 13.6 mi 1
Aug 15, 1978 EF2 14 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 17, 1975 EF2 49 km 1.5 mi 1
May 20, 1975 EF2 93 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF2 93 km 5.7 mi 0
Jun 9, 1974 EF2 74 km 1.5 mi 0
Apr 12, 1972 EF2 35 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 9, 1968 EF2 74 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 5, 1968 EF2 93 km 52.7 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF2 96 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 12, 1966 EF2 60 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1966 EF2 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 4, 1965 EF2 46 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRANT RX (2,204 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 GRANT RX 2,204 65 km
2018 SER 438 / WHITE RIVER 814 16 km
2003 WARFIELD ROAD 800 90 km
2019 UNNAMED 793 16 km
1994 COUNTY LINE 735 53 km
2019 BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB 619 54 km
2021 WARFIELD 538 90 km
2024 WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX 512 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Rothbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").

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