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Weather & Climate in St. Helen, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
St. Helen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°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 33.6 inches. The area receives 53.0 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 1,201 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3587°N, 84.4118°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Roscommon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 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: 8 fatalities, 120 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 20, 2022 | EF3 | 78 km | 17.5 mi | 2 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 32 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 35 km | 35.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1984 | EF3 | 95 km | 48.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 1976 | EF3 | 40 km | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| Mar 30, 1976 | EF3 | 30 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1974 | EF3 | 97 km | 11.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF3 | 91 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 95 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 33 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 74 km | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| May 31, 1999 | EF2 | 80 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1995 | EF2 | 35 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1995 | EF2 | 32 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1993 | EF2 | 32 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF2 | 17 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF2 | 69 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1985 | EF2 | 99 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1977 | EF2 | 68 km | 2.5 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 | 22 km |
| 1990 | CRAWFORD15 | 6,868 | 39 km |
| 2021 | BRITTLE | 5,912 | 59 km |
| 2006 | HUGHES LAKE FIRE | 5,285 | 23 km |
| 2000 | NO PABLO | 5,266 | 41 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,059 | 56 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,020 | 54 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 3,759 | 54 km |
| 2018 | BRITTLE 04/30/2018 | 3,484 | 53 km |
| 2022 | BLUE LAKES | 2,554 | 91 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,349 | 59 km |
| 2005 | ROSCOMMON4 | 2,109 | 21 km |
| 1987 | OGEMAW22 | 1,952 | 23 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,844 | 57 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,796 | 58 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,751 | 81 km |
| 1984 | RIVER ROAD | 1,693 | 81 km |
| 2017 | BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX | 1,557 | 55 km |
| 1988 | OGEMAW13 | 1,547 | 17 km |
| 2024 | RANGE 30 24-03 RX | 1,523 | 43 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in |
St. Helen has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.2").