Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eau Claire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 86.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. 82% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 711 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
75°F (24°C)
Geography
Elevation
711 ft (217 m)
Area
0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density
570/sq mi
Coordinates
41.9839°N, 86.3075°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Cass County County
Nearest Airport
Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 12 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall86.6"
Wettest Month (Aug)4.53"
Driest Month (Feb)1.88"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
81.7%
Unhealthy Days
1
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
47.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
52.6 / 100
Community Resilience
49.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
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
78 km
4 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
106 km
5 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
127 km
1 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
82 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
348 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 137 fatalities, 1,703 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
74 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
71 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
65 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
55 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
46 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
98 km
90.3 mi
23
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
77 km
20.3 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
42 km
47.0 mi
1
May 13, 1980
EF3
27 km
21.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
60 km
10.6 mi
5
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
63 km
12.6 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
83 km
12.1 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
94 km
36.2 mi
5
Oct 24, 1967
EF3
90 km
0.1 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
35 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
72 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
74 km
35.6 mi
10
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
97 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
39 km
36.5 mi
0
Jul 23, 1961
EF3
90 km
0.1 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1954
MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN)
Avalanche
3.0 m
7
57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 acres, 1988).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1988
ALLEGAN6
1,077
69 km
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
86 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
85 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
29°F (-2°C)
1.9 in
Driest
March
39°F (4°C)
2.0 in
April
50°F (10°C)
3.6 in
May
62°F (16°C)
3.5 in
June
71°F (22°C)
3.8 in
July
75°F (24°C)
3.8 in
Warmest
August
73°F (23°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
September
66°F (19°C)
3.3 in
October
55°F (13°C)
4.3 in
November
42°F (6°C)
3.0 in
December
32°F (-0°C)
2.4 in
Eau Claire has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.9").