Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wayland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 773 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
261 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
773 ft (236 m)
Area
3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density
1,497/sq mi
Coordinates
42.6731°N, 85.6417°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Barry County County
Nearest Airport
Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 16 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Sep)4.17"
Driest Month (Feb)1.54"
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
52 km
4 km
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
86 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
76 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
302 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 805 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956
EF5
47 km
58.8 mi
17
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
44 km
12.4 mi
0
Apr 2, 1977
EF4
58 km
16.6 mi
1
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
74 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
45 km
20.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
83 km
21.0 mi
1
Aug 24, 2007
EF3
67 km
6.5 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
69 km
2.0 mi
0
May 15, 1986
EF3
99 km
1.2 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
69 km
21.0 mi
0
May 13, 1980
EF3
42 km
10.6 mi
5
Apr 21, 1967
EF3
27 km
13.6 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
28 km
14.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
34 km
14.2 mi
0
Apr 3, 1956
EF3
60 km
60.6 mi
0
Aug 6, 2024
EF2
72 km
8.5 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
85 km
19.5 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
54 km
10.9 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF2
87 km
2.7 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF2
95 km
10.7 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
149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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
34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
2.1 in
Coldest
February
25°F (-4°C)
1.5 in
Driest
March
34°F (1°C)
2.5 in
April
46°F (8°C)
3.4 in
May
58°F (14°C)
3.4 in
June
67°F (19°C)
3.7 in
July
70°F (21°C)
3.4 in
Warmest
August
69°F (21°C)
3.7 in
September
61°F (16°C)
4.2 in
Wettest
October
50°F (10°C)
2.9 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.3 in
December
28°F (-3°C)
2.8 in
Wayland has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").
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