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Weather & Climate in Lake Victoria, MI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lake Victoria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,222/sq mi
Coordinates42.9179°N, 84.3800°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportCapital Region International (LAN)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 115 km 4 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 23 km 5 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 143 km 3 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 102 km 5 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 136 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

395 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 136 fatalities, 1,274 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 48 km 18.9 mi 116
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 75 km 16.6 mi 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 90 km 3.8 mi 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 34 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 23 km 21.0 mi 1
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 69 km 29.9 mi 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 58 km 6.6 mi 3
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 68 km 7.6 mi 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 52 km 6.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 61 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 68 km 1.7 mi 1
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 69 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 73 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 89 km 24.0 mi 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 56 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 82 km 48.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 63 km 13.0 mi 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 69 km 1.0 mi 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 64 km 0.9 mi 1
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Lake Victoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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