Weather & Climate in Spring Lake, MI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Spring Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°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 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 590 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	48.3°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	590 ft (180 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	2,024/sq mi
Coordinates	43.0735°N, 86.1941°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Ottawa County County
Nearest Airport	Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"

1% below US avg

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.2 / 100
Community Resilience	99.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
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

3 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	112 km	4 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	133 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	140 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

181 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 31 fatalities, 674 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956	EF5	47 km	58.8 mi	17
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	23 km	20.6 mi	5
May 13, 1980	EF3	95 km	21.0 mi	0
May 13, 1980	EF3	94 km	10.6 mi	5
Apr 23, 1968	EF3	91 km	60.9 mi	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	40 km	13.6 mi	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	92 km	14.2 mi	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	87 km	14.1 mi	0
Apr 3, 1956	EF3	90 km	60.6 mi	0
Jun 19, 2009	EF2	68 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 19, 2009	EF2	95 km	0.9 mi	0
May 21, 2001	EF2	99 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 4, 1994	EF2	91 km	0.3 mi	0
May 28, 1991	EF2	69 km	3.0 mi	0
May 30, 1989	EF2	75 km	10.2 mi	0
May 30, 1989	EF2	78 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 1986	EF2	85 km	0.6 mi	0
Jul 15, 1986	EF2	80 km	42.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF2	45 km	13.6 mi	1
Aug 15, 1978	EF2	60 km	0.8 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	ALLEGAN6	1,077	57 km
2018	SER 438 / WHITE RIVER	814	47 km
2019	UNNAMED	793	48 km
1994	COUNTY LINE	735	89 km
2019	BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB	619	93 km
2024	WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX	512	93 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	2.2 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
June	65°F (18°C)	2.6 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
October	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.8 in

Spring Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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