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Weather & Climate in Bloomingdale, MI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bloomingdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 109.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 752 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation752 ft (229 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density410/sq mi
Coordinates42.3864°N, 85.9652°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyKalamazoo County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 109.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

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+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 47 km 4 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 121 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 80 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 98 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

315 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 127 fatalities, 1,757 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF5 36 km 58.8 mi 17
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 36 km 12.4 mi 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 78 km 16.6 mi 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 97 km 21.2 mi 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 88 km 21.6 mi 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 90.3 mi 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 37.0 mi 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 71 km 20.6 mi 5
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 96 km 6.5 mi 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 94 km 47.0 mi 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 88 km 2.0 mi 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 97 km 1.2 mi 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 28 km 21.0 mi 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 22 km 10.6 mi 5
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 59 km 13.6 mi 0
Nov 26, 1965 EF3 88 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 62 km 14.1 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 30 km 14.2 mi 0
Apr 30, 1962 EF3 92 km 36.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF3 19 km 60.6 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 7 108 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 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in

Bloomingdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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