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Weather & Climate in Burlington, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1038°N, 85.0775°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.6 / 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 Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 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 | 32 km | 4 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan | M3.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan | M3.3 | 5 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana | M3.0 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio | M2.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio | M2.6 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio | M2.5 | 147 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
396 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,187 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 2, 1977 | EF4 | 37 km | 16.6 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1977 | EF4 | 44 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF4 | 95 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 75 km | 21.6 mi | 5 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 34 km | 80.5 mi | 21 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 42 km | 90.3 mi | 23 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 90 km | 21.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 15, 2012 | EF3 | 98 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2007 | EF3 | 58 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 34 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 64 km | 21.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 58 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1986 | EF3 | 21 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1982 | EF3 | 64 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| May 13, 1980 | EF3 | 95 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1980 | EF3 | 57 km | 10.6 mi | 5 |
| May 11, 1974 | EF3 | 95 km | 0.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 83 km | 36.2 mi | 5 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF3 | 52 km | 14.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF3 | 63 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
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 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").