Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paw Paw Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 77.7 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 633 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average
26°F (-3°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
633 ft (193 m)
Area
5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density
740/sq mi
Coordinates
42.2114°N, 86.2756°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Van Buren County County
Nearest Airport
Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 10 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.2"
0% below US avg
Snowfall77.7"
Wettest Month (Sep)4.09"
Driest Month (Feb)1.57"
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
70 km
4 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
102 km
5 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
136 km
1 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
96 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
312 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 112 fatalities, 1,493 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
49 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
60 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
95 km
20.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
79 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
81 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
71 km
37.0 mi
36
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
67 km
47.0 mi
1
May 13, 1980
EF3
47 km
10.6 mi
5
May 13, 1980
EF3
5 km
21.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
81 km
12.6 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF3
87 km
13.6 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
60 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
99 km
35.6 mi
10
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
58 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
94 km
14.1 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
64 km
36.5 mi
0
Apr 3, 1956
EF3
14 km
60.6 mi
0
Aug 6, 2024
EF2
47 km
8.5 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
50 km
10.9 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
70 km
19.5 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
76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 acres, 1988).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1988
ALLEGAN6
1,077
45 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
26°F (-3°C)
2.2 in
Coldest
February
27°F (-3°C)
1.6 in
Driest
March
36°F (2°C)
2.4 in
April
47°F (8°C)
3.5 in
May
58°F (14°C)
3.3 in
June
67°F (20°C)
3.5 in
July
73°F (23°C)
3.5 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
3.5 in
September
63°F (17°C)
4.1 in
Wettest
October
52°F (11°C)
3.0 in
November
40°F (5°C)
3.3 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.1 in
Paw Paw Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 73°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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