Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Reese experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 40.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. 91% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 621 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average
21°F (-6°C)
July Average
69°F (21°C)
Geography
Elevation
621 ft (189 m)
Area
1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density
965/sq mi
Coordinates
43.4528°N, 83.6894°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Tuscola County County
Nearest Airport
Mbs International (MBS) 20 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall34.2"
10% below US avg
Snowfall40.7"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.07"
Driest Month (Feb)1.45"
Air Quality
AQI Median
34.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
90.9%
Unhealthy Days
0
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
59.3 / 100
Community Resilience
80.0 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
104 km
5 km
May 23, 2022
2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada
M2.5
118 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
314 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 128 fatalities, 1,112 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953
EF5
41 km
18.9 mi
116
May 12, 1956
EF4
50 km
6.6 mi
3
Jun 8, 1953
EF4
53 km
33.8 mi
0
Jul 2, 1997
EF3
32 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 2, 1997
EF3
31 km
1.7 mi
1
Jun 21, 1996
EF3
15 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 2, 1984
EF3
79 km
15.6 mi
0
Aug 8, 1984
EF3
50 km
0.8 mi
0
Jun 12, 1984
EF3
24 km
48.0 mi
0
Mar 30, 1976
EF3
87 km
11.4 mi
0
Mar 30, 1976
EF3
93 km
6.4 mi
1
Jul 14, 1974
EF3
46 km
1.0 mi
0
Jun 8, 1953
EF3
97 km
9.1 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
59 km
5.7 mi
0
Jun 26, 2021
EF2
82 km
6.8 mi
0
Mar 14, 2019
EF2
82 km
18.2 mi
0
Jun 22, 2015
EF2
23 km
11.3 mi
0
May 28, 2013
EF2
67 km
5.1 mi
0
May 28, 2013
EF2
63 km
4.6 mi
0
Mar 15, 2012
EF2
42 km
4.6 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1952
LAKE HURON, MI
Avalanche
1.5 m
-
112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: GALION (637 acres, 2007).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2007
GALION
637
100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
21°F (-6°C)
2.0 in
Coldest
February
23°F (-5°C)
1.5 in
Driest
March
32°F (0°C)
1.9 in
April
44°F (7°C)
3.3 in
May
56°F (13°C)
3.6 in
June
66°F (19°C)
3.4 in
July
69°F (21°C)
4.1 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
68°F (20°C)
3.7 in
September
61°F (16°C)
3.0 in
October
49°F (10°C)
3.1 in
November
38°F (3°C)
2.7 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
2.1 in
Reese has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").