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Weather & Climate in Turner, MI

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

Turner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°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 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 631 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation631 ft (192 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates44.1415°N, 83.7881°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyArenac County County
Nearest AirportMbs International (MBS)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.3 / 100
Community Resilience83.7 / 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

174 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 63 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 90 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 43 km 21.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 26 km 35.0 mi 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 64 km 48.0 mi 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 18 km 6.4 mi 1
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 35 km 11.4 mi 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF3 80 km 1.8 mi 0
Jun 26, 2021 EF2 62 km 6.8 mi 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF2 99 km 11.3 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 69 km 11.6 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 90 km 0.3 mi 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 65 km 1.8 mi 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF2 27 km 5.0 mi 0
May 28, 1995 EF2 55 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF2 27 km 7.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 40 km 6.0 mi 0
Aug 7, 1984 EF2 87 km 0.4 mi 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 98 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 1977 EF2 13 km 2.5 mi 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF2 52 km 4.9 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 69 km
1990 CRAWFORD15 6,868 85 km
2021 BRITTLE 5,912 32 km
2006 HUGHES LAKE FIRE 5,285 58 km
2000 NO PABLO 5,266 52 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,020 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,759 32 km
2018 BRITTLE 04/30/2018 3,484 31 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,349 34 km
2005 ROSCOMMON4 2,109 66 km
1987 OGEMAW22 1,952 51 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,796 35 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,751 44 km
1984 RIVER ROAD 1,693 44 km
2017 BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX 1,557 30 km
1988 OGEMAW13 1,547 51 km
2024 RANGE 30 24-03 RX 1,523 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,434 34 km
1985 CRAWFORD45 1,412 100 km
1998 OGEMAW16 1,391 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in

Turner has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.2").

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