Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kinde experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°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 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 698 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average
22°F (-6°C)
July Average
70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
698 ft (213 m)
Area
1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density
331/sq mi
Coordinates
43.9414°N, 82.9967°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Huron County County
Nearest Airport
Mbs International (MBS) 61 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall32.9"
13% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)3.70"
Driest Month (Feb)1.65"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
59.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
58.8 / 100
Community Resilience
90.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.5.
May 23, 2022
2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada
M2.5
124 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
133 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 69 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953
EF4
89 km
33.8 mi
0
Jul 2, 1997
EF3
98 km
1.7 mi
1
Jun 21, 1996
EF3
91 km
1.0 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
89 km
35.0 mi
0
Sep 2, 1984
EF3
84 km
15.6 mi
0
Jun 12, 1984
EF3
85 km
48.0 mi
0
Mar 30, 1976
EF3
83 km
6.4 mi
1
Mar 30, 1976
EF3
100 km
11.4 mi
0
Jun 26, 2021
EF2
9 km
6.8 mi
0
Jun 22, 2015
EF2
97 km
11.3 mi
0
Mar 15, 2012
EF2
97 km
4.6 mi
0
Jun 21, 1996
EF2
92 km
0.2 mi
0
Jul 13, 1995
EF2
92 km
5.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 1993
EF2
94 km
7.0 mi
0
Aug 7, 1984
EF2
79 km
0.4 mi
0
Jun 15, 1982
EF2
69 km
6.0 mi
0
Jul 4, 1977
EF2
56 km
2.5 mi
0
Mar 30, 1976
EF2
91 km
4.9 mi
0
May 21, 1975
EF2
99 km
0.1 mi
0
Jul 4, 1974
EF2
36 km
5.7 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1952
LAKE HURON, MI
Avalanche
1.5 m
-
105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BRITTLE (5,912 acres, 2021).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2021
BRITTLE
5,912
76 km
2014
UNNAMED
3,759
80 km
2018
BRITTLE 04/30/2018
3,484
80 km
2019
UNNAMED
2,349
77 km
2016
UNNAMED
1,796
79 km
2021
UNNAMED
1,751
62 km
1984
RIVER ROAD
1,693
62 km
2017
BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX
1,557
78 km
2015
UNNAMED
1,434
76 km
2015
UNNAMED
1,276
82 km
2016
UNNAMED
1,217
73 km
2015
UNNAMED
1,168
75 km
2010
BRITTLE FUELS BLOCK 10
1,076
81 km
2016
MEMORABLE RX
946
73 km
2018
BRITTLE 05/05/2018
867
73 km
2019
UNNAMED
642
73 km
2007
GALION
637
67 km
2018
KIMBERLIN OAK 5/8/2018
564
90 km
2019
UNNAMED
564
81 km
2019
MEMORABLE MIDDLE
550
72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
22°F (-6°C)
2.0 in
Coldest
February
22°F (-6°C)
1.7 in
Driest
March
31°F (-0°C)
2.4 in
April
43°F (6°C)
2.7 in
May
54°F (12°C)
2.6 in
June
64°F (18°C)
2.9 in
July
70°F (21°C)
2.7 in
Warmest
August
67°F (20°C)
3.4 in
September
60°F (16°C)
3.7 in
Wettest
October
49°F (10°C)
2.7 in
November
38°F (3°C)
2.8 in
December
27°F (-3°C)
2.5 in
Kinde has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").