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Weather & Climate in St. James, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
St. James has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°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 622 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 622 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7427°N, 85.5301°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Charlevoix County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
39 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 49 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 20, 2022 | EF3 | 99 km | 17.5 mi | 2 |
| Jul 3, 1974 | EF3 | 81 km | 11.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1984 | EF2 | 66 km | 27.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1977 | EF2 | 80 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1964 | EF2 | 94 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF1 | 99 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2002 | EF1 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 5, 1997 | EF1 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1993 | EF1 | 99 km | 11.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1993 | EF1 | 75 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1993 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1988 | EF1 | 41 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 7, 1985 | EF1 | 85 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1978 | EF1 | 90 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1978 | EF1 | 76 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1978 | EF1 | 86 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1977 | EF1 | 64 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1958 | EF1 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1957 | EF1 | 54 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1955 | EF1 | 81 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DUCK LAKE (21,484 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | DUCK LAKE | 21,484 | 98 km |
| 2007 | SLEEPER LAKE | 17,623 | 84 km |
| 1987 | EIGHT MILE | 3,475 | 78 km |
| 2009 | SEDGE MEADOW | 2,680 | 67 km |
| 2004 | 2004 MARSH CREEK | 1,977 | 64 km |
| 1998 | CAMP FAUNCE | 1,922 | 81 km |
| 2011 | 8/4-8/6 M-2 NORTH | 1,918 | 69 km |
| 1995 | OGEMAW10 | 1,212 | 69 km |
| 2007 | EAST SEDGE MARSH BURNING-1 | 1,117 | 73 km |
| 1987 | SCHOOLCRAFT7 | 943 | 93 km |
| 1994 | H POOL | 914 | 68 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 831 | 69 km |
| 1999 | MACKINAC3 | 741 | 46 km |
| 2019 | RIFLE RANGE | 729 | 86 km |
| 2008 | C 3 | 658 | 76 km |
| 2006 | MARSH LANDS 2006 RX | 635 | 72 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 575 | 100 km |
| 2009 | MARSH CREEK SOUTH WEDGE | 510 | 64 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
St. James has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.3").