Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Galien experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 64.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 688 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-4°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
688 ft (210 m)
Area
0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density
1,266/sq mi
Coordinates
41.8015°N, 86.4996°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Berrien County County
Nearest Airport
South Bend International (SBN) 11 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall64.5"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.06"
Driest Month (Feb)1.81"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
81.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
44.1 / 100
Community Resilience
98.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very 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
101 km
4 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
126 km
5 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
110 km
1 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
88 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
375 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 113 fatalities, 1,438 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
97 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
95 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
69 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
35 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
48 km
21.2 mi
31
May 27, 2019
EF3
96 km
13.7 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
62 km
20.3 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
21 km
47.0 mi
1
May 13, 1980
EF3
52 km
21.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
85 km
10.6 mi
5
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
41 km
12.6 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
59 km
12.1 mi
0
Jun 20, 1974
EF3
96 km
4.5 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
96 km
36.2 mi
5
Oct 24, 1967
EF3
66 km
0.1 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
11 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 1965
EF3
86 km
4.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
51 km
35.6 mi
10
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
77 km
33.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
98 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
34 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
94 km
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
63 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
63 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-4°C)
2.2 in
Coldest
February
27°F (-3°C)
1.8 in
Driest
March
37°F (3°C)
2.9 in
April
48°F (9°C)
3.7 in
May
60°F (15°C)
3.4 in
June
69°F (21°C)
4.1 in
Wettest
July
72°F (22°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.7 in
September
63°F (17°C)
3.8 in
October
52°F (11°C)
3.2 in
November
40°F (5°C)
3.4 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.2 in
Galien has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.8").
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