Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dorr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 77.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average
25°F (-4°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Geography
Elevation
699 ft (213 m)
Area
3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density
1,227/sq mi
Coordinates
42.7267°N, 85.7169°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Barry County County
Nearest Airport
Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 14 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall77.6"
Wettest Month (May)4.14"
Driest Month (Feb)2.06"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
46.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
20.8 / 100
Community Resilience
90.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 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
60 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
91 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
85 km
5 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
129 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
281 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 800 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
42 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
52 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
66 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
78 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
37 km
20.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
88 km
21.0 mi
1
Aug 24, 2007
EF3
74 km
6.5 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
77 km
2.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
48 km
10.6 mi
5
May 13, 1980
EF3
70 km
21.0 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF3
20 km
13.6 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
35 km
14.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
41 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 3, 1956
EF3
61 km
60.6 mi
0
Aug 6, 2024
EF2
77 km
8.5 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
92 km
19.5 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
60 km
10.9 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF2
90 km
2.7 mi
0
Jun 19, 2009
EF2
37 km
5.9 mi
0
Jun 19, 2009
EF2
42 km
0.9 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
149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 acres, 1988).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1988
ALLEGAN6
1,077
31 km
2018
SER 438 / WHITE RIVER
814
93 km
2019
UNNAMED
793
93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
2.7 in
Coldest
February
27°F (-3°C)
2.1 in
Driest
March
36°F (2°C)
2.2 in
April
48°F (9°C)
3.5 in
May
59°F (15°C)
4.1 in
Wettest
June
69°F (21°C)
3.8 in
July
73°F (23°C)
3.4 in
Warmest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.8 in
September
64°F (18°C)
3.4 in
October
52°F (11°C)
4.0 in
November
40°F (4°C)
3.1 in
December
30°F (-1°C)
2.4 in
Dorr has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").