Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Martin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 826 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
261 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
826 ft (252 m)
Area
0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density
740/sq mi
Coordinates
42.5370°N, 85.6390°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Barry County County
Nearest Airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 21 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Sep)4.13"
Driest Month (Feb)1.57"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
46.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
20.8 / 100
Community Resilience
90.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively 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
38 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
90 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
108 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
322 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,399 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
49 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
30 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
52 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
81 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
58 km
20.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
97 km
80.5 mi
21
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
98 km
90.3 mi
23
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
88 km
21.0 mi
1
Aug 24, 2007
EF3
67 km
6.5 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
63 km
2.0 mi
0
May 15, 1986
EF3
87 km
1.2 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
27 km
10.6 mi
5
May 13, 1980
EF3
59 km
21.0 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF3
42 km
13.6 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
31 km
14.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
19 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 3, 1956
EF3
50 km
60.6 mi
0
Aug 6, 2024
EF2
57 km
8.5 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
70 km
19.5 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
39 km
10.9 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
139 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
33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
2.2 in
Coldest
February
25°F (-4°C)
1.6 in
Driest
March
35°F (2°C)
2.4 in
April
47°F (8°C)
3.4 in
May
58°F (15°C)
3.4 in
June
67°F (20°C)
3.8 in
July
70°F (21°C)
3.5 in
Warmest
August
69°F (21°C)
3.7 in
September
62°F (17°C)
4.1 in
Wettest
October
50°F (10°C)
2.9 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.2 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
2.8 in
Martin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").
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