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Weather & Climate in Grand Beach, MI

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

Grand Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°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 42.6 inches. The area receives 65.2 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 616 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation616 ft (188 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density404/sq mi
Coordinates41.7746°N, 86.7884°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyBerrien County County
Nearest AirportSouth Bend International (SBN)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 65.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.1 / 100
Community Resilience98.4 / 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

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 124 km 4 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 143 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 150 km 5 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 86 km 1 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 110 km 5 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 138 km 6 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 144 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

407 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 121 fatalities, 1,672 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 87 km 15.0 mi 33
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 66 km 21.2 mi 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 53 km 37.0 mi 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 21.6 mi 5
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 74 km 20.3 mi 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 34 km 47.0 mi 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 68 km 21.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 17 km 12.6 mi 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 56 km 12.1 mi 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 76 km 4.5 mi 0
Oct 24, 1967 EF3 44 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 26, 1965 EF3 25 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 12, 1965 EF3 63 km 4.1 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 58 km 33.1 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 50 km 35.6 mi 10
Apr 30, 1962 EF3 25 km 36.5 mi 0
Apr 30, 1962 EF3 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF3 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 12, 1956 EF3 75 km 23.4 mi 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF3 77 km 60.6 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 11 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OGDEN DUNS (863 acres, 1986).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 40 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 39 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Grand Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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