Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vermontville 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 68.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 910 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
910 ft (277 m)
Area
1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density
604/sq mi
Coordinates
42.6267°N, 85.0276°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Barry County County
Nearest Airport
Capital Region International (LAN) 25 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall68.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)3.82"
Driest Month (Feb)1.42"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
46.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
20.8 / 100
Community Resilience
90.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively 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
55 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
40 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
53 km
5 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
123 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
384 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,145 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
98 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
58 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
22 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
39 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
92 km
80.5 mi
21
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
85 km
20.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
40 km
21.0 mi
1
Mar 15, 2012
EF3
91 km
7.6 mi
0
Aug 24, 2007
EF3
17 km
6.5 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
29 km
2.0 mi
0
May 15, 1986
EF3
78 km
1.2 mi
0
Jun 15, 1982
EF3
62 km
13.0 mi
1
May 13, 1980
EF3
67 km
10.6 mi
5
May 11, 1974
EF3
87 km
0.9 mi
1
Apr 21, 1967
EF3
68 km
13.6 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
22 km
14.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
55 km
14.2 mi
0
Aug 22, 1964
EF3
99 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 3, 1956
EF3
99 km
60.6 mi
0
Jun 8, 1953
EF3
97 km
11.3 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
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
83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
1.7 in
Coldest
February
25°F (-4°C)
1.4 in
Driest
March
34°F (1°C)
2.4 in
April
46°F (8°C)
3.2 in
May
58°F (14°C)
3.2 in
June
67°F (19°C)
3.7 in
July
71°F (21°C)
3.0 in
Warmest
August
69°F (21°C)
3.5 in
September
61°F (16°C)
3.8 in
Wettest
October
50°F (10°C)
2.7 in
November
39°F (4°C)
2.8 in
December
27°F (-3°C)
2.5 in
Vermontville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.4").