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Weather & Climate in Ida, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ida experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°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 34.8 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 635 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 635 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9037°N, 83.5628°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.5 / 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 Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Sep 2, 1994 | 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan | M3.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 51 km | 3 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan | M3.3 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.8 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio | M2.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio | M2.7 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio | M2.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio | M2.6 | 40 km | 6 km |
| May 14, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada | M2.6 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2013 | 31 km E of Leamington, Canada | M2.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2022 | 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada | M2.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2016 | 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.5 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan | M2.5 | 50 km | 18 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan | M2.5 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio | M2.5 | 40 km | 6 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio | M2.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
371 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 70 fatalities, 1,294 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF4 | 39 km | 8.8 mi | 7 |
| Mar 20, 1976 | EF4 | 70 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 26 km | 5.6 mi | 18 |
| Jul 4, 1957 | EF4 | 70 km | 29.9 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1956 | EF4 | 48 km | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF4 | 81 km | 118.0 mi | 17 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF4 | 14 km | 5.4 mi | 4 |
| Mar 15, 2012 | EF3 | 64 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 95 km | 21.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 88 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1990 | EF3 | 65 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 79 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 68 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 15, 1982 | EF3 | 83 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 1974 | EF3 | 68 km | 0.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 12 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1973 | EF3 | 76 km | 50.1 mi | 6 |
| Aug 2, 1972 | EF3 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1971 | EF3 | 99 km | 39.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1969 | EF3 | 24 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Ida has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.8").