Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalamazoo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. 64% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average
25°F (-4°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
778 ft (237 m)
Area
24.6 sq mi (63.8 km²)
Population Density
2,968/sq mi
Coordinates
42.2752°N, 85.5885°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Kalamazoo County County
Nearest Airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 3 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall33.2"
13% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)3.98"
Driest Month (Feb)1.61"
Air Quality
AQI Median
45.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
63.9%
Unhealthy Days
0
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
81.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
18.5 / 100
Community Resilience
91.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
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
14 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
99 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
47 km
5 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
78 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
385 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 156 fatalities, 2,182 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
67 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
50 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
3 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
97 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
100 km
21.0 mi
1
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
87 km
20.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
72 km
80.5 mi
21
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
73 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
93 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
92 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
70 km
90.3 mi
23
Aug 24, 2007
EF3
71 km
6.5 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
93 km
21.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
58 km
2.0 mi
0
May 15, 1986
EF3
64 km
1.2 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
11 km
10.6 mi
5
May 13, 1980
EF3
52 km
21.0 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
96 km
36.2 mi
5
Apr 21, 1967
EF3
71 km
13.6 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
99 km
1.0 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
125 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
50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
2.1 in
Coldest
February
26°F (-3°C)
1.6 in
Driest
March
36°F (2°C)
2.4 in
April
47°F (9°C)
3.4 in
May
59°F (15°C)
3.4 in
June
68°F (20°C)
3.7 in
July
73°F (23°C)
3.8 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
3.6 in
September
63°F (17°C)
4.0 in
Wettest
October
51°F (11°C)
2.9 in
November
39°F (4°C)
2.8 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
2.7 in
Kalamazoo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.6").
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