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Reading, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Hillsdale County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,241
Population
1,229/sq mi density
$48,804
Median Income
$19,431 per capita
$103,300
Home Value
$164,349 Zillow
$741
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,804 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,300 home value, $741/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Reading experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8396°N, 84.7478°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Hillsdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in |
Reading has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").