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Weather & Climate in Chesaning, MI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Chesaning 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 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 38.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 639 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation639 ft (195 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density785/sq mi
Coordinates43.1855°N, 84.1199°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountySaginaw County County
Nearest AirportMbs International (MBS)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 38.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.9 / 100
Community Resilience93.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
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 Very High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
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: M3.5.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 58 km 5 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 149 km 3 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 138 km 5 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 143 km 18 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 140 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

363 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 133 fatalities, 1,218 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 24 km 18.9 mi 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 93 km 3.8 mi 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 62 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 57 km 21.0 mi 1
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 81 km 29.9 mi 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 41 km 6.6 mi 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 76 km 33.8 mi 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 89 km 7.6 mi 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 88 km 6.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 41 km 1.7 mi 1
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 33 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 34 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 95 km 24.0 mi 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 40 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 47 km 48.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 95 km 13.0 mi 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 49 km 1.0 mi 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 86 km 0.9 mi 1
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF3 76 km 9.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m — 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Chesaning has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.2").

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