Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Waverly, MI

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

Waverly experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 50.2 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 869 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²)
Population Density2,561/sq mi
Coordinates42.7384°N, 84.6340°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportCapital Region International (LAN)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 50.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.7 / 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 Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 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 86 km 4 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 7 km 5 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 150 km 3 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 74 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 147 km 5 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 143 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

425 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 138 fatalities, 1,324 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 75 km 18.9 mi 116
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 47 km 16.6 mi 1
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 91 km 12.4 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 25 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 13 km 21.0 mi 1
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 78 km 29.9 mi 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 83 km 6.6 mi 3
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 67 km 7.6 mi 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 23 km 6.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 89 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 96 km 1.7 mi 1
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 45 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 100 km 24.0 mi 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 94 km 1.2 mi 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 82 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 48 km 13.0 mi 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 95 km 1.0 mi 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 63 km 0.9 mi 1
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in

Waverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.4").

View full profile of Waverly, MI →