Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rosebush experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 769 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
769 ft (234 m)
Area
0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density
371/sq mi
Coordinates
43.7040°N, 84.7637°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Isabella County County
Nearest Airport
Mbs International (MBS) 36 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall35.5"
7% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)3.66"
Driest Month (Feb)1.22"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
66.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
57.1 / 100
Community Resilience
66.8 / 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
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively High
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
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
102 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
260 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 122 fatalities, 978 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953
EF5
100 km
18.9 mi
116
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
86 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
95 km
21.0 mi
1
Jun 21, 1996
EF3
92 km
1.0 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
94 km
35.0 mi
0
Jun 12, 1984
EF3
69 km
48.0 mi
0
Mar 30, 1976
EF3
92 km
6.4 mi
1
Mar 30, 1976
EF3
64 km
11.4 mi
0
Apr 23, 1968
EF3
58 km
60.9 mi
0
Jun 22, 2015
EF2
96 km
11.3 mi
0
May 31, 1999
EF2
43 km
1.8 mi
0
Jul 13, 1995
EF2
69 km
5.0 mi
0
Jul 4, 1994
EF2
72 km
0.3 mi
0
Apr 24, 1993
EF2
71 km
7.0 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF2
72 km
6.0 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF2
48 km
4.0 mi
0
Nov 27, 1989
EF2
98 km
6.0 mi
0
Apr 28, 1986
EF2
99 km
26.5 mi
0
Jun 8, 1985
EF2
68 km
24.0 mi
0
Aug 30, 1984
EF2
73 km
2.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 acres, 2010).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2010
MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD)
7,478
98 km
2005
ROSCOMMON4
2,109
60 km
1987
OGEMAW22
1,952
99 km
1988
OGEMAW13
1,547
93 km
1998
OGEMAW16
1,391
93 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,267
99 km
1995
OGEMAW10
856
95 km
1990
CRAWFORD16
777
94 km
1994
COUNTY LINE
735
90 km
2019
BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB
619
94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
1.6 in
February
22°F (-6°C)
1.2 in
Coldest, Driest
March
32°F (-0°C)
2.1 in
April
44°F (7°C)
2.8 in
May
56°F (13°C)
2.8 in
June
65°F (18°C)
3.2 in
July
72°F (22°C)
2.6 in
Warmest
August
67°F (20°C)
3.5 in
September
60°F (15°C)
3.7 in
Wettest
October
48°F (9°C)
2.7 in
November
37°F (3°C)
2.6 in
December
26°F (-3°C)
2.1 in
Rosebush has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").
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