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Weather & Climate in Warren, MI

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

Warren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 26.4 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 627 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Area34.5 sq mi (89.3 km²)
Population Density4,018/sq mi
Coordinates42.4929°N, 83.0250°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportOakland County International (PTK)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 26.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.2 / 100
Community Resilience58.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 134 km 5 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 42 km 3 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 62 km 5 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 86 km 5 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 148 km 18 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 125 km 5 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 111 km 6 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 64 km 5 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 111 km 6 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 70 km 5 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 37 km 18 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 94 km 5 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 66 km 5 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 85 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

291 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 146 fatalities, 1,654 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 95 km 18.9 mi 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 33 km 3.8 mi 1
May 8, 1964 EF4 25 km 3.3 mi 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 58 km 29.9 mi 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 31 km 6.8 mi 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 78 km 6.6 mi 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 91 km 5.4 mi 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 74 km 33.8 mi 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 59 km 10.0 mi 2
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 77 km 7.6 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 91 km 1.7 mi 1
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 94 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 37 km 24.0 mi 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 81 km 15.6 mi 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 79 km 0.8 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 8 km 23.0 mi 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 24 km 17.1 mi 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 75 km 1.0 mi 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 80 km 0.9 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 87 km 0.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m — 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Warren has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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