Weather & Climate in Whittemore, MI

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

Whittemore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°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 778 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	43.4°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	778 ft (237 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	438/sq mi
Coordinates	44.2337°N, 83.8033°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Arenac County County
Nearest Airport	Mbs International (MBS) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.54"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	20.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	71.3 / 100
Community Resilience	83.7 / 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

168 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 71 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	17 km	35.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	34 km	21.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 1984	EF3	73 km	48.0 mi	0
Mar 30, 1976	EF3	11 km	6.4 mi	1
Mar 30, 1976	EF3	35 km	11.4 mi	0
Jun 8, 1953	EF3	70 km	1.8 mi	0
Jun 26, 2021	EF2	66 km	6.8 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	96 km	4.1 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	60 km	11.6 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	80 km	0.3 mi	0
May 31, 1999	EF2	73 km	1.8 mi	0
Jul 13, 1995	EF2	28 km	5.0 mi	0
May 28, 1995	EF2	46 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF2	28 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF2	37 km	6.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 1984	EF2	98 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 4, 1977	EF2	23 km	2.5 mi	0
Mar 30, 1976	EF2	42 km	4.9 mi	0
May 21, 1975	EF2	62 km	1.6 mi	0
Apr 19, 1975	EF2	97 km	1.5 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	62 km
1990	CRAWFORD15	6,868	77 km
2021	BRITTLE	5,912	23 km
2006	HUGHES LAKE FIRE	5,285	50 km
2000	NO PABLO	5,266	42 km
1994	UNNAMED	4,059	92 km
2006	UNNAMED	4,020	90 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,759	22 km
2018	BRITTLE 04/30/2018	3,484	21 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,349	25 km
2005	ROSCOMMON4	2,109	64 km
1987	OGEMAW22	1,952	42 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,844	93 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,796	25 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,751	39 km
1984	RIVER ROAD	1,693	39 km
2017	BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX	1,557	20 km
1988	OGEMAW13	1,547	43 km
2024	RANGE 30 24-03 RX	1,523	83 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,434	25 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	21°F (-6°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	2.0 in
April	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in
July	67°F (20°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in
September	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
October	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.3 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	1.9 in

Whittemore has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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