Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bangor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 652 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average
28°F (-2°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
652 ft (199 m)
Area
1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density
1,194/sq mi
Coordinates
42.3124°N, 86.1134°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Van Buren County County
Nearest Airport
Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 20 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall37.2"
2% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)4.25"
Driest Month (Feb)1.65"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
60.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
48.2 / 100
Community Resilience
92.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.2.
May 2, 2015
5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan
M4.2
57 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
135 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
90 km
5 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
97 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
307 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,447 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
39 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
91 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
47 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
84 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
80 km
20.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
88 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
82 km
37.0 mi
36
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
81 km
47.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
100 km
2.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
32 km
10.6 mi
5
May 13, 1980
EF3
14 km
21.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
98 km
12.6 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF3
71 km
13.6 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
75 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
43 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
77 km
14.1 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
79 km
36.5 mi
0
Apr 3, 1956
EF3
5 km
60.6 mi
0
Aug 6, 2024
EF2
43 km
8.5 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
66 km
19.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
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
93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 acres, 1988).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1988
ALLEGAN6
1,077
30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
28°F (-2°C)
2.2 in
February
26°F (-3°C)
1.7 in
Coldest, Driest
March
36°F (2°C)
2.6 in
April
47°F (8°C)
3.6 in
May
58°F (15°C)
3.4 in
June
67°F (20°C)
3.6 in
July
73°F (23°C)
3.6 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
3.5 in
September
62°F (17°C)
4.3 in
Wettest
October
51°F (11°C)
3.0 in
November
40°F (4°C)
3.4 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.2 in
Bangor has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").
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