Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bridgman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 77.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. 83% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 635 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Geography
Elevation
635 ft (194 m)
Area
2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density
825/sq mi
Coordinates
41.9352°N, 86.5671°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Berrien County County
Nearest Airport
Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 15 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall77.7"
Wettest Month (Aug)4.90"
Driest Month (Dec)2.34"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
83.0%
Unhealthy Days
1
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
81.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
44.1 / 100
Community Resilience
98.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
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
100 km
4 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
128 km
5 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
105 km
1 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
355 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 109 fatalities, 1,475 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
85 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
92 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
50 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
80 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
62 km
21.2 mi
31
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
78 km
20.3 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
37 km
47.0 mi
1
May 13, 1980
EF3
43 km
21.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
81 km
10.6 mi
5
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
73 km
12.1 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
42 km
12.6 mi
0
Oct 24, 1967
EF3
69 km
0.1 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
27 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 1965
EF3
87 km
4.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
84 km
33.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
93 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
65 km
35.6 mi
10
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
30 km
36.5 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
80 km
0.1 mi
0
Jul 23, 1961
EF3
100 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
37 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
83 km
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
65 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
64 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
2.9 in
Coldest
February
29°F (-2°C)
2.4 in
March
37°F (3°C)
2.5 in
April
47°F (8°C)
3.5 in
May
58°F (14°C)
3.9 in
June
68°F (20°C)
3.6 in
July
72°F (22°C)
3.6 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
4.9 in
Wettest
September
63°F (17°C)
3.5 in
October
53°F (11°C)
4.4 in
November
42°F (5°C)
3.2 in
December
32°F (0°C)
2.3 in
Driest
Bridgman has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (2.3").