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Weather & Climate in Grant, MI

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

Grant experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 48.0 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 835 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation835 ft (255 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,710/sq mi
Coordinates43.3340°N, 85.8099°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyNewaygo County County
Nearest AirportGerald R Ford International (GRR)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 48.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.8 / 100
Community Resilience72.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 126 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 M3.3 146 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

204 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 590 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF5 83 km 58.8 mi 17
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 94 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 36 km 20.6 mi 5
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 49 km 60.9 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 48 km 13.6 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 87 km 14.1 mi 0
Jun 19, 2009 EF2 97 km 5.9 mi 0
Jul 4, 1994 EF2 65 km 0.3 mi 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 60 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 94 km 4.0 mi 0
Nov 27, 1989 EF2 92 km 6.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 1986 EF2 90 km 0.6 mi 0
Jul 15, 1986 EF2 90 km 42.5 mi 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 74 km 24.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1983 EF2 80 km 13.6 mi 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 96 km 5.9 mi 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF2 63 km 0.8 mi 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF2 77 km 9.9 mi 0
Jun 17, 1975 EF2 11 km 1.5 mi 1
May 20, 1975 EF2 58 km 2.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRANT RX (2,204 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 GRANT RX 2,204 97 km
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 86 km
2018 SER 438 / WHITE RIVER 814 34 km
2019 UNNAMED 793 34 km
1994 COUNTY LINE 735 56 km
2019 BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB 619 62 km
2024 WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX 512 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in

Grant has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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