Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 854 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-5°C)
July Average
71°F (22°C)
Geography
Elevation
854 ft (260 m)
Area
1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density
1,045/sq mi
Coordinates
41.9627°N, 85.3194°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
St. Joseph County County
Nearest Airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 22 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall41.2"
Wettest Month (May)4.40"
Driest Month (Feb)2.06"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
58.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
48.9 / 100
Community Resilience
66.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
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: 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
110 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
31 km
5 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
45 km
5 km
Jun 12, 2015
6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio
M2.6
121 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
427 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 134 fatalities, 1,719 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
40 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
58 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
85 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
29 km
90.3 mi
23
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
79 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
32 km
80.5 mi
21
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
50 km
21.6 mi
5
Aug 24, 2016
EF3
97 km
5.2 mi
0
Aug 24, 2007
EF3
81 km
6.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
100 km
47.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
65 km
5.0 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
52 km
21.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
58 km
2.0 mi
0
May 15, 1986
EF3
29 km
1.2 mi
0
Jun 15, 1982
EF3
89 km
13.0 mi
1
May 13, 1980
EF3
80 km
21.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
50 km
10.6 mi
5
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
62 km
36.2 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
76 km
14.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
51 km
14.2 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
133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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
90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-5°C)
2.9 in
Coldest
February
26°F (-3°C)
2.1 in
Driest
March
35°F (2°C)
2.3 in
April
47°F (8°C)
3.4 in
May
59°F (15°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
June
68°F (20°C)
4.1 in
July
71°F (22°C)
4.0 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
4.0 in
September
63°F (17°C)
3.6 in
October
51°F (10°C)
3.7 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.0 in
December
29°F (-1°C)
2.4 in
Colon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.1").