Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Breedsville 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. 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 46. 63% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 693 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average
25°F (-4°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Geography
Elevation
693 ft (211 m)
Area
0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density
485/sq mi
Coordinates
42.3503°N, 86.0674°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Allegan County County
Nearest Airport
Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 24 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall109.0"
Wettest Month (Oct)4.40"
Driest Month (Feb)2.33"
Air Quality
AQI Median
46.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
63.2%
Unhealthy Days
4
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
68.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
22.4 / 100
Community Resilience
98.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
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
54 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
130 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
87 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
304 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,452 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
36 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
43 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
87 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
86 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
87 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
92 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
75 km
20.6 mi
5
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
87 km
47.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
96 km
2.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
19 km
21.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
29 km
10.6 mi
5
Apr 21, 1967
EF3
66 km
13.6 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
81 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
39 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
71 km
14.1 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
84 km
36.5 mi
0
Apr 3, 1956
EF3
10 km
60.6 mi
0
Aug 6, 2024
EF2
43 km
8.5 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
37 km
10.9 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
99 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
25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
3.2 in
Coldest
February
26°F (-3°C)
2.3 in
Driest
March
35°F (2°C)
2.5 in
April
46°F (8°C)
3.6 in
May
58°F (14°C)
4.1 in
June
68°F (20°C)
3.8 in
July
72°F (22°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
3.9 in
September
63°F (17°C)
3.4 in
October
51°F (11°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
November
40°F (4°C)
3.2 in
December
30°F (-1°C)
3.0 in
Breedsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").