Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hopkins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 703 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
261 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
703 ft (214 m)
Area
0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density
1,654/sq mi
Coordinates
42.6251°N, 85.7633°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Barry County County
Nearest Airport
Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 21 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Sep)4.21"
Driest Month (Feb)1.65"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
46.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
20.8 / 100
Community Resilience
90.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
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
51 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
97 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
79 km
5 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
119 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
294 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 796 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
38 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
42 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
65 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
86 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
94 km
21.0 mi
1
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
46 km
20.6 mi
5
Aug 24, 2007
EF3
77 km
6.5 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
76 km
2.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
36 km
10.6 mi
5
May 13, 1980
EF3
59 km
21.0 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF3
31 km
13.6 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
38 km
14.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
31 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 3, 1956
EF3
50 km
60.6 mi
0
Aug 6, 2024
EF2
66 km
8.5 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
82 km
19.5 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
49 km
10.9 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF2
94 km
3.4 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF2
79 km
2.7 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF2
90 km
10.7 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
138 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
23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
25°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)
3.5 in
June
67°F (19°C)
3.8 in
July
70°F (21°C)
3.6 in
Warmest
August
69°F (21°C)
3.7 in
September
62°F (17°C)
4.2 in
Wettest
October
51°F (10°C)
3.0 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.4 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
3.1 in
Hopkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.7").
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