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Weather & Climate in Potterville, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 897 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 897 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,751/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6291°N, 84.7450°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Eaton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Capital Region International (LAN) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very 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 | 71 km | 4 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan | M3.5 | 22 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan | M3.3 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana | M3.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan | M2.5 | 147 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
425 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 162 fatalities, 1,692 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF5 | 90 km | 18.9 mi | 116 |
| Apr 2, 1977 | EF4 | 32 km | 16.6 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1977 | EF4 | 77 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF4 | 34 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 95 km | 80.5 mi | 21 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 26 km | 21.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 4, 1957 | EF4 | 84 km | 29.9 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1956 | EF4 | 96 km | 6.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 15, 2012 | EF3 | 70 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2007 | EF3 | 8 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 31 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1986 | EF3 | 80 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1984 | EF3 | 95 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1982 | EF3 | 44 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| May 13, 1980 | EF3 | 88 km | 10.6 mi | 5 |
| May 11, 1974 | EF3 | 65 km | 0.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF3 | 89 km | 13.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF3 | 76 km | 14.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF3 | 46 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1964 | EF3 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Potterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.4").