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New Buffalo, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Berrien County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,306
Population
529/sq mi density
$64,524
Median Income
$53,185 per capita
$342,700
Home Value
$632,555 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
107
Violent Crime/100K
693 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,524 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$342,700 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher
New Buffalo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 65.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7914°N, 86.7425°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Berrien County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 16 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
New Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").