Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gobles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 109.0 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 815 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average
25°F (-4°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
246 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
815 ft (248 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density
581/sq mi
Coordinates
42.3617°N, 85.8774°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Kalamazoo County County
Nearest Airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall109.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)4.33"
Driest Month (Feb)1.69"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
81.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
18.5 / 100
Community Resilience
91.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
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
40 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
115 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
73 km
5 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
93 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
329 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 2,070 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
43 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
71 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
28 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
73 km
20.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
91 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
96 km
80.5 mi
21
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
84 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
95 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
91 km
90.3 mi
23
Aug 24, 2007
EF3
90 km
6.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
94 km
47.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
80 km
2.0 mi
0
May 15, 1986
EF3
89 km
1.2 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
15 km
10.6 mi
5
May 13, 1980
EF3
32 km
21.0 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF3
61 km
13.6 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
90 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
23 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
57 km
14.1 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
94 km
36.5 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
111 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
27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
26°F (-4°C)
1.7 in
Driest
March
35°F (2°C)
2.6 in
April
47°F (8°C)
3.5 in
May
58°F (14°C)
3.4 in
June
67°F (19°C)
3.7 in
July
72°F (22°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
69°F (21°C)
3.6 in
September
62°F (17°C)
4.3 in
Wettest
October
51°F (10°C)
3.0 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.5 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
3.3 in
Gobles has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").
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