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Weather & Climate in White Pigeon, MI

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

White Pigeon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 41.2 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 813 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation813 ft (248 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,161/sq mi
Coordinates41.7952°N, 85.6504°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountySt. Joseph County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 41.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.9 / 100
Community Resilience66.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 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 M3.5 141 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 63 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 28 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 119 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 143 fatalities, 1,868 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 55 km 12.4 mi 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 88 km 16.6 mi 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 41 km 90.3 mi 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 54 km 80.5 mi 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 46 km 21.2 mi 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 52 km 37.0 mi 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 20 km 21.6 mi 5
May 27, 2019 EF3 99 km 13.7 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 94 km 5.2 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 70 km 20.3 mi 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 68 km 47.0 mi 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 90 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 88 km 5.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 57 km 21.0 mi 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 58 km 1.2 mi 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 67 km 21.0 mi 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 56 km 10.6 mi 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 44 km 36.2 mi 5
Nov 26, 1965 EF3 71 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 92 km 35.6 mi 10
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 7 103 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 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

White Pigeon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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