Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sherwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 42.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 882 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
71°F (22°C)
Geography
Elevation
882 ft (269 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density
388/sq mi
Coordinates
41.9997°N, 85.2394°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Branch County County
Nearest Airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 23 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall42.7"
Wettest Month (Aug)4.41"
Driest Month (Mar)2.22"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
51.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
68.5 / 100
Community Resilience
62.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
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
31 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
103 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
23 km
5 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
52 km
5 km
Jun 12, 2015
6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio
M2.6
123 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
423 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 133 fatalities, 1,723 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
40 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
51 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
87 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
31 km
90.3 mi
23
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
57 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
30 km
80.5 mi
21
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
92 km
37.0 mi
36
Aug 24, 2016
EF3
98 km
5.2 mi
0
Aug 24, 2007
EF3
74 km
6.5 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
54 km
21.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
51 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
61 km
5.0 mi
0
May 15, 1986
EF3
24 km
1.2 mi
0
Jun 15, 1982
EF3
82 km
13.0 mi
1
May 13, 1980
EF3
85 km
21.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
52 km
10.6 mi
5
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
67 km
36.2 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
51 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
73 km
14.1 mi
0
Aug 22, 1964
EF3
88 km
0.1 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
140 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
92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
26°F (-3°C)
2.3 in
March
35°F (2°C)
2.2 in
Driest
April
47°F (8°C)
3.4 in
May
58°F (15°C)
4.3 in
June
68°F (20°C)
3.9 in
July
71°F (22°C)
4.0 in
Warmest
August
69°F (21°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
September
62°F (17°C)
3.3 in
October
51°F (10°C)
3.7 in
November
39°F (4°C)
2.8 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
2.4 in
Sherwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (2.2").