Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lawrence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 86.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 700 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
700 ft (213 m)
Area
1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density
666/sq mi
Coordinates
42.2150°N, 86.0575°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Van Buren County County
Nearest Airport
Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 20 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall86.6"
Wettest Month (Sep)4.25"
Driest Month (Feb)1.65"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
60.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
48.2 / 100
Community Resilience
92.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very 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
52 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
136 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
84 km
5 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
85 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
336 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 2,074 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
50 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
42 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
89 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
73 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
77 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
99 km
80.5 mi
21
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
72 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
90 km
20.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
91 km
90.3 mi
23
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
73 km
47.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
97 km
2.0 mi
0
May 15, 1986
EF3
95 km
1.2 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
13 km
21.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
29 km
10.6 mi
5
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
95 km
12.6 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF3
80 km
13.6 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
68 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
79 km
14.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
41 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
72 km
36.5 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
89 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
40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
2.2 in
February
26°F (-3°C)
1.7 in
Coldest, Driest
March
36°F (2°C)
2.6 in
April
47°F (8°C)
3.6 in
May
58°F (15°C)
3.4 in
June
67°F (20°C)
3.6 in
July
75°F (24°C)
3.6 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
3.5 in
September
62°F (17°C)
4.3 in
Wettest
October
51°F (11°C)
3.0 in
November
40°F (4°C)
3.4 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.2 in
Lawrence has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").
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