Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
St. Louis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°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 34.5 inches. The area receives 39.3 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 736 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average
22°F (-6°C)
July Average
71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
736 ft (224 m)
Area
3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density
2,099/sq mi
Coordinates
43.4085°N, 84.6112°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Gratiot County County
Nearest Airport
Mbs International (MBS) 28 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall39.3"
Wettest Month (Sep)3.78"
Driest Month (Feb)1.30"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
54.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
50.8 / 100
Community Resilience
85.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
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
147 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
68 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
145 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
324 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 129 fatalities, 1,116 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953
EF5
71 km
18.9 mi
116
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
55 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
62 km
21.0 mi
1
May 12, 1956
EF4
88 km
6.6 mi
3
Aug 24, 2007
EF3
93 km
6.5 mi
0
Jul 2, 1997
EF3
77 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 2, 1997
EF3
84 km
1.7 mi
1
Jun 21, 1996
EF3
70 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 8, 1984
EF3
87 km
0.8 mi
0
Jun 12, 1984
EF3
58 km
48.0 mi
0
Mar 30, 1976
EF3
86 km
11.4 mi
0
Jul 14, 1974
EF3
95 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 23, 1968
EF3
77 km
60.9 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
94 km
5.7 mi
0
Aug 24, 2023
EF2
87 km
12.0 mi
2
Mar 14, 2019
EF2
71 km
18.2 mi
0
Jun 22, 2015
EF2
72 km
11.3 mi
0
May 28, 2013
EF2
92 km
5.1 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF2
92 km
19.0 mi
2
Aug 24, 2007
EF2
92 km
23.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: ROSCOMMON4 (2,109 acres, 2005).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2005
ROSCOMMON4
2,109
92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
22°F (-6°C)
1.7 in
Coldest
February
23°F (-5°C)
1.3 in
Driest
March
33°F (0°C)
2.2 in
April
45°F (7°C)
2.9 in
May
57°F (14°C)
2.9 in
June
66°F (19°C)
3.2 in
July
71°F (22°C)
2.6 in
Warmest
August
68°F (20°C)
3.6 in
September
60°F (16°C)
3.8 in
Wettest
October
49°F (9°C)
2.8 in
November
37°F (3°C)
2.6 in
December
26°F (-3°C)
2.1 in
St. Louis has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.3").