Weather & Climate in Twin Lake, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Twin Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 87.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. 84% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 693/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3685°N, 86.1836°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Muskegon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.4 / 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
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 2, 2015 | 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan | M4.2 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
142 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 543 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF5 | 80 km | 58.8 mi | 17 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 44 km | 20.6 mi | 5 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF3 | 68 km | 60.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF3 | 62 km | 13.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1994 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1991 | EF2 | 38 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1985 | EF2 | 85 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1983 | EF2 | 78 km | 13.6 mi | 1 |
| Aug 15, 1978 | EF2 | 35 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1975 | EF2 | 34 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 20, 1975 | EF2 | 71 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1974 | EF2 | 73 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1974 | EF2 | 68 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1972 | EF2 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 1968 | EF2 | 54 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1968 | EF2 | 71 km | 52.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 1967 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF2 | 94 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF2 | 97 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRANT RX (2,204 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | GRANT RX | 2,204 | 83 km |
| 1988 | ALLEGAN6 | 1,077 | 89 km |
| 2018 | SER 438 / WHITE RIVER | 814 | 15 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 793 | 15 km |
| 1994 | COUNTY LINE | 735 | 58 km |
| 2019 | BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB | 619 | 61 km |
| 2024 | WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX | 512 | 60 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in |
Twin Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.1").