Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bremen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 851 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
71°F (22°C)
Geography
Elevation
851 ft (259 m)
Area
2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density
1,647/sq mi
Coordinates
41.4488°N, 86.1507°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
Marshall County County
Nearest Airport
South Bend International (SBN) 20 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall36.6"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.72"
Driest Month (Feb)2.49"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
41.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
22.6 / 100
Community Resilience
64.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5 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
106 km
4 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
120 km
5 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
145 km
1 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
57 km
5 km
Jun 12, 2015
6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio
M2.6
129 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
456 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 115 fatalities, 1,424 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
87 km
90.3 mi
23
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
42 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
10 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
15 km
37.0 mi
36
May 27, 2019
EF3
52 km
13.7 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
90 km
7.5 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
17 km
20.3 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
80 km
4.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
30 km
47.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
91 km
21.0 mi
1
May 13, 1980
EF3
86 km
21.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
46 km
12.1 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
74 km
12.6 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
57 km
36.2 mi
5
May 16, 1968
EF3
84 km
50.3 mi
1
Oct 24, 1967
EF3
90 km
0.1 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
40 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
88 km
33.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
38 km
35.6 mi
10
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
75 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
67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: OGDEN DUNS (863 acres, 1986).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
91 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
90 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
2.7 in
Coldest
February
26°F (-3°C)
2.5 in
Driest
March
36°F (2°C)
2.5 in
April
48°F (9°C)
3.7 in
May
59°F (15°C)
4.5 in
June
68°F (20°C)
4.4 in
July
71°F (22°C)
4.7 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
69°F (21°C)
4.4 in
September
63°F (17°C)
3.5 in
October
51°F (11°C)
3.5 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.0 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
2.5 in
Bremen has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.5").