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Weather & Climate in Cambria, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cambria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 44.1 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 1,073 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8151°N, 84.6606°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Hillsdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 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 | 79 km | 4 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan | M3.5 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan | M3.3 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana | M3.0 | 74 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio | M2.7 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio | M2.6 | 96 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio | M2.6 | 102 km | 6 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio | M2.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio | M2.5 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio | M2.5 | 103 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan | M2.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan | M2.5 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Feb 7, 2016 | 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
410 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 116 fatalities, 1,770 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF4 | 98 km | 8.8 mi | 7 |
| Apr 2, 1977 | EF4 | 90 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1977 | EF4 | 75 km | 16.6 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 43 km | 90.3 mi | 23 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 28 km | 80.5 mi | 21 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 90 km | 5.6 mi | 18 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 89 km | 21.6 mi | 5 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF4 | 92 km | 118.0 mi | 17 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF4 | 91 km | 5.4 mi | 4 |
| Aug 24, 2016 | EF3 | 77 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2012 | EF3 | 87 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2007 | EF3 | 87 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 12 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 47 km | 21.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 66 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1986 | EF3 | 29 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 88 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 15, 1982 | EF3 | 64 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 1974 | EF3 | 87 km | 0.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 80 km | 36.2 mi | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Cambria has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").