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Weather & Climate in Kinde, MI

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 Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation698 ft (213 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density331/sq mi
Coordinates43.9414°N, 82.9967°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyHuron County County
Nearest AirportMbs International (MBS)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.8 / 100
Community Resilience90.2 / 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").

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