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Weather & Climate in Coleman, MI

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

Coleman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 756 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation756 ft (230 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density918/sq mi
Coordinates43.7592°N, 84.5869°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMidland County County
Nearest AirportMbs International (MBS)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 107 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

250 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 123 fatalities, 967 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 94 km 18.9 mi 116
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 94 km 12.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 96 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 83 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 80 km 35.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 91 km 21.0 mi 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 57 km 48.0 mi 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 51 km 11.4 mi 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 77 km 6.4 mi 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 72 km 60.9 mi 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF2 88 km 11.3 mi 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 31 km 1.8 mi 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF2 55 km 5.0 mi 0
May 28, 1995 EF2 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 1994 EF2 83 km 0.3 mi 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF2 57 km 7.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 54 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 60 km 6.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 1986 EF2 99 km 26.5 mi 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 79 km 24.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) 7,478 89 km
2006 HUGHES LAKE FIRE 5,285 91 km
2018 BRITTLE 04/30/2018 3,484 99 km
2005 ROSCOMMON4 2,109 53 km
1987 OGEMAW22 1,952 87 km
2017 BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX 1,557 100 km
1988 OGEMAW13 1,547 82 km
1998 OGEMAW16 1,391 82 km
2008 FOUR MILE 1,348 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,267 94 km
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (RANGE 9) 1,202 99 km
2012 LITTLE MACK LAKE 875 100 km
1995 OGEMAW10 856 84 km
1990 CRAWFORD16 777 87 km
1996 HAGAMAN ROAD 658 100 km
1987 KALKASKA17 520 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Coleman has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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