Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Berrien Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 86.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. 82% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 665 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
75°F (24°C)
Geography
Elevation
665 ft (203 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density
2,221/sq mi
Coordinates
41.9473°N, 86.3402°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Cass County County
Nearest Airport
Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 13 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall86.6"
Wettest Month (Aug)4.53"
Driest Month (Feb)1.88"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
81.7%
Unhealthy Days
1
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
47.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
52.6 / 100
Community Resilience
49.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Relatively 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
82 km
4 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
109 km
5 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
124 km
1 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
82 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
348 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 137 fatalities, 1,719 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
79 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
75 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
53 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
64 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
100 km
90.3 mi
23
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
43 km
37.0 mi
36
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
73 km
20.3 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
37 km
47.0 mi
1
May 13, 1980
EF3
65 km
10.6 mi
5
May 13, 1980
EF3
32 km
21.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
59 km
12.6 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
79 km
12.1 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
93 km
36.2 mi
5
Oct 24, 1967
EF3
85 km
0.1 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
31 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
69 km
35.6 mi
10
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
98 km
33.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
77 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
34 km
36.5 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
92 km
0.1 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
53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 acres, 1988).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1988
ALLEGAN6
1,077
74 km
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
82 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
81 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
29°F (-2°C)
1.9 in
Driest
March
39°F (4°C)
2.0 in
April
50°F (10°C)
3.6 in
May
62°F (16°C)
3.5 in
June
71°F (22°C)
3.8 in
July
75°F (24°C)
3.8 in
Warmest
August
73°F (23°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
September
66°F (19°C)
3.3 in
October
55°F (13°C)
4.3 in
November
42°F (5°C)
3.0 in
December
32°F (-0°C)
2.4 in
Berrien Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.9").