South Gull Lake, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalamazoo County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,145 Population 1,589/sq mi density
$236,094 Median Income $129,234 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$236,094 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.9% bachelor's degree or higher
South Gull Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 64.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density1,589/sq mi
Coordinates42.3865°N, 85.4063°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyKalamazoo County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 64.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood
Good Days %63.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0452 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)11.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.5 / 100
Community Resilience91.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 17 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 80 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 40 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

372 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,541 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF5 73 km 17
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 17 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 32 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 89 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 82 km 5
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 99 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 85 km 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 69 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 28 km 5
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 16 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 7 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in

South Gull Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.9").

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