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Weather & Climate in Greenville, MI

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

Greenville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°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 36.7 inches. The area receives 72.9 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 840 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
Population Density1,403/sq mi
Coordinates43.1796°N, 85.2540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMontcalm County County
Nearest AirportGerald R Ford International (GRR)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 72.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience74.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very 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 M4.2 106 km 4 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 68 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 116 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

316 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 707 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF5 98 km 58.8 mi 17
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 86 km 16.6 mi 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 46 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 61 km 21.0 mi 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 57 km 20.6 mi 5
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 74 km 6.5 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 94 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 61 km 60.9 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 52 km 13.6 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 59 km 14.1 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 94 km 14.2 mi 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 96 km 12.0 mi 2
Mar 14, 2019 EF2 91 km 18.2 mi 0
Jun 19, 2009 EF2 100 km 5.9 mi 0
Jun 19, 2009 EF2 90 km 0.9 mi 0
May 21, 2001 EF2 91 km 1.0 mi 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 98 km 1.8 mi 0
Jul 4, 1994 EF2 17 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 95 km 4.0 mi 0
Nov 27, 1989 EF2 47 km 6.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 acres, 1988).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 93 km
2018 SER 438 / WHITE RIVER 814 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 793 82 km
1994 COUNTY LINE 735 89 km
2019 BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB 619 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in

Greenville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.4").

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