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Weather & Climate in Birch Run, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birch Run experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 634 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 634 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 654/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2507°N, 83.7917°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Genesee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bishop International (FNT) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 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: M3.5.
| Sep 2, 1994 | 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan | M3.5 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan | M2.5 | 135 km | 18 km |
| May 23, 2022 | 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada | M2.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
349 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 134 fatalities, 1,197 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF5 | 17 km | 18.9 mi | 116 |
| Mar 20, 1976 | EF4 | 87 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF4 | 89 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 83 km | 21.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 4, 1957 | EF4 | 81 km | 29.9 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1956 | EF4 | 29 km | 6.6 mi | 3 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF4 | 51 km | 33.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2012 | EF3 | 96 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1997 | EF3 | 16 km | 1.7 mi | 1 |
| Jul 2, 1997 | EF3 | 11 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1996 | EF3 | 9 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1990 | EF3 | 90 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 2, 1984 | EF3 | 82 km | 15.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1984 | EF3 | 29 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1984 | EF3 | 38 km | 48.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1976 | EF3 | 91 km | 17.1 mi | 1 |
| Jul 14, 1974 | EF3 | 30 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1974 | EF3 | 94 km | 0.9 mi | 1 |
| Aug 2, 1972 | EF3 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF3 | 75 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Birch Run has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.2").