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Weather & Climate in Watersmeet, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Watersmeet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,649 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,649 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2953°N, 89.2061°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Vilas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 86 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 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: M2.5.
| Jan 7, 2024 | 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin | M2.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
72 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 33 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 25, 1950 | EF4 | 85 km | 13.1 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 1984 | EF3 | 84 km | 29.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 7, 1970 | EF3 | 59 km | 37.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2011 | EF2 | 79 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1994 | EF2 | 86 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1991 | EF2 | 82 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1986 | EF2 | 71 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1981 | EF2 | 83 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1981 | EF2 | 55 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1969 | EF2 | 64 km | 28.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1968 | EF2 | 76 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1968 | EF2 | 80 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1958 | EF2 | 68 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF1 | 81 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF1 | 50 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF1 | 36 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF1 | 46 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2016 | EF1 | 73 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2016 | EF1 | 68 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF1 | 86 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | MARQUETTE9 | 4,224 | 96 km |
| 2019 | RILEY | 1,254 | 91 km |
| 2007 | BARAGA BUMP | 1,047 | 56 km |
| 1987 | FOULDS CREEK | 750 | 86 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 702 | 89 km |
| 2009 | PINERY | 695 | 81 km |
| 1986 | MARQUETTE9 | 521 | 99 km |
| 2022 | LDF MARSH BURN 2022 | 503 | 61 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in |
Watersmeet has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 12°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.1").