Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stevensville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 77.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 671 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Geography
Elevation
671 ft (205 m)
Area
1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density
1,083/sq mi
Coordinates
42.0140°N, 86.5254°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Van Buren County County
Nearest Airport
Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 9 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall77.7"
Wettest Month (Aug)4.90"
Driest Month (Dec)2.34"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
60.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
48.2 / 100
Community Resilience
92.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 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
94 km
4 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
123 km
5 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
110 km
1 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
99 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
326 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 110 fatalities, 1,474 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
75 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
86 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
67 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
81 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
55 km
37.0 mi
36
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
85 km
20.3 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
45 km
47.0 mi
1
May 13, 1980
EF3
34 km
21.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
74 km
10.6 mi
5
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
82 km
12.1 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
51 km
12.6 mi
0
Oct 24, 1967
EF3
77 km
0.1 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
35 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 1965
EF3
95 km
4.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
74 km
35.6 mi
10
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
86 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
93 km
33.1 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
90 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
38 km
36.5 mi
0
Aug 12, 1956
EF3
90 km
23.4 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
46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 acres, 1988).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1988
ALLEGAN6
1,077
74 km
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
73 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
72 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
2.9 in
Coldest
February
29°F (-2°C)
2.4 in
March
37°F (3°C)
2.5 in
April
47°F (8°C)
3.5 in
May
58°F (14°C)
3.9 in
June
68°F (20°C)
3.6 in
July
72°F (22°C)
3.6 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
4.9 in
Wettest
September
63°F (17°C)
3.5 in
October
53°F (11°C)
4.4 in
November
42°F (5°C)
3.2 in
December
32°F (0°C)
2.3 in
Driest
Stevensville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (2.3").