Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marcellus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. 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 895 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-5°C)
July Average
71°F (22°C)
Geography
Elevation
895 ft (273 m)
Area
0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density
1,427/sq mi
Coordinates
42.0249°N, 85.8139°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Kalamazoo County County
Nearest Airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 20 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall41.2"
Wettest Month (May)4.40"
Driest Month (Feb)2.06"
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
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
40 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
131 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
65 km
5 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
57 km
5 km
Jun 12, 2015
6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio
M2.6
148 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
398 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 161 fatalities, 2,182 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
77 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
36 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
79 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
72 km
80.5 mi
21
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
60 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
63 km
90.3 mi
23
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
59 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
46 km
21.6 mi
5
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
86 km
20.3 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
68 km
47.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
83 km
21.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
85 km
2.0 mi
0
May 15, 1986
EF3
71 km
1.2 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
40 km
21.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
32 km
10.6 mi
5
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
73 km
36.2 mi
5
Apr 21, 1967
EF3
97 km
13.6 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
67 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
42 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
98 km
35.6 mi
10
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
96 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
64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-5°C)
2.9 in
Coldest
February
26°F (-3°C)
2.1 in
Driest
March
35°F (2°C)
2.3 in
April
47°F (8°C)
3.4 in
May
59°F (15°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
June
68°F (20°C)
4.1 in
July
71°F (22°C)
4.0 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
4.0 in
September
63°F (17°C)
3.6 in
October
51°F (10°C)
3.7 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.0 in
December
29°F (-1°C)
2.4 in
Marcellus has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.1").