Weather & Climate in Flint, MI

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

Flint experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 33.1 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 738 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.4°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	738 ft (225 m)
Area	33.4 sq mi (86.6 km²)
Population Density	2,417/sq mi
Coordinates	43.0244°N, 83.6920°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Genesee County County
Nearest Airport	Bishop International (FNT) 2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"

1% above US avg

Snowfall 33.1"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.70"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	43.7 / 100
Community Resilience	70.6 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 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	78 km	5 km
Apr 20, 2018	Michigan	M3.4	115 km	3 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	148 km	5 km
Feb 23, 2011	18 km NE of Leamington, Canada	M3.0	141 km	5 km
May 14, 2017	18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada	M2.6	144 km	5 km
Sep 7, 2012	17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan	M2.5	139 km	5 km
Mar 8, 2010	7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan	M2.5	109 km	18 km
May 23, 2022	2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada	M2.5	102 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

400 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 151 fatalities, 1,648 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953	EF5	15 km	18.9 mi	116
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	60 km	3.8 mi	1
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	91 km	12.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	80 km	21.0 mi	1
May 8, 1964	EF4	81 km	3.3 mi	11
Jul 4, 1957	EF4	56 km	29.9 mi	0
May 12, 1956	EF4	94 km	6.8 mi	0
May 12, 1956	EF4	3 km	6.6 mi	3
Jun 8, 1953	EF4	44 km	33.8 mi	0
May 21, 1953	EF4	90 km	10.0 mi	2
Mar 15, 2012	EF3	73 km	7.6 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	16 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	18 km	1.7 mi	1
Jun 21, 1996	EF3	34 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 14, 1990	EF3	63 km	24.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 1984	EF3	77 km	15.6 mi	0
Aug 8, 1984	EF3	3 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 12, 1984	EF3	65 km	48.0 mi	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	88 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1982	EF3	93 km	13.0 mi	1

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	—	105 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	1.4 in
February	24°F (-5°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	2.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	3.3 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
October	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.6 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.1 in

Flint has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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