Baraga County Climate
Baraga County, Michigan
Avg Annual Temp
40.2°F
Annual Precip
33.1"
Annual Snowfall
164.6"
Extreme Heat Days
1.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Baraga County Weather
One of the Coldest in the Lower 48
Baraga County is a true cold-weather outlier with an average annual temperature of only 40.2°F. This is more than 13 degrees colder than the national median, placing it among the most frigid populated areas in the country.
Michigan's Frigid Northern Edge
At 40.2°F, Baraga is significantly colder than the Michigan state average of 45.7°F. It experiences intense winters with an average January temperature of just 13.5°F, driven by arctic air masses and Lake Superior's influence.
Colder Than Neighboring Alger
Baraga is cooler than its neighbor Alger County (41.6°F) and experiences similar extreme snowfall. Both counties are defined by their isolation from the moderating effects found in the Lower Peninsula.
Winter Dominates the Calendar
The county is buried under 164.6 inches of snow annually, while extreme heat is almost non-existent with only 2 days reaching 90°F. Summer is fleeting, with a seasonal average of only 63.1°F.
Extreme Winter Readiness is Key
Winter survival requires specialized gear and vehicles equipped for 164 inches of snow. Heating systems are the primary household concern, as the average winter temperature drops to 16.2°F.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.