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Climax, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalamazoo County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
790
Population
745/sq mi density
$78,750
Median Income
$33,289 per capita
$202,600
Home Value
$253,122 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
344
Violent Crime/100K
2,656 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,600 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
344 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Climax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 969 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2383°N, 85.3360°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Kalamazoo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Climax has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.6").