Galien, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Berrien County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
519
Population
1,266/sq mi density
$51,458
Median Income
$24,187 per capita
$126,300
Home Value
$256,939 Zillow
$993
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,458 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,300 home value, $993/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Galien experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 64.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 688 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,266/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8015°N, 86.4996°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Berrien County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 | 34 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Galien has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").