Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Otsego 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. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 109.0 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 722 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)
Geography
Elevation
722 ft (220 m)
Area
2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density
2,009/sq mi
Coordinates
42.4580°N, 85.6986°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Kalamazoo County County
Nearest Airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 17 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall109.0"
Wettest Month (Oct)3.74"
Driest Month (Feb)1.34"
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
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
33 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
97 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
64 km
5 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
100 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
335 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,458 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
48 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
23 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
56 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
90 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
92 km
90.3 mi
23
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
65 km
20.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
93 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
93 km
80.5 mi
21
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
96 km
21.0 mi
1
Aug 24, 2007
EF3
73 km
6.5 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
66 km
2.0 mi
0
May 15, 1986
EF3
84 km
1.2 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
18 km
10.6 mi
5
May 13, 1980
EF3
50 km
21.0 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF3
50 km
13.6 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
13 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
39 km
14.1 mi
0
Apr 3, 1956
EF3
41 km
60.6 mi
0
Aug 6, 2024
EF2
48 km
8.5 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
30 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
129 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
31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
1.7 in
Coldest
February
24°F (-4°C)
1.3 in
Driest
March
34°F (1°C)
2.0 in
April
46°F (8°C)
3.1 in
May
57°F (14°C)
3.7 in
June
67°F (19°C)
3.2 in
July
70°F (21°C)
3.4 in
Warmest
August
69°F (21°C)
3.7 in
September
62°F (16°C)
3.3 in
October
51°F (10°C)
3.7 in
Wettest
November
39°F (4°C)
2.5 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
1.7 in
Otsego has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.3").