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Weather & Climate in Whitehall, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whitehall experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 68.9 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 642 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 642 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 924/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4005°N, 86.3396°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Muskegon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2 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 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin | M2.9 | 150 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
122 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 537 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF5 | 84 km | 58.8 mi | 17 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 54 km | 20.6 mi | 5 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF3 | 77 km | 60.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF3 | 72 km | 13.6 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1991 | EF2 | 31 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1985 | EF2 | 91 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1983 | EF2 | 82 km | 13.6 mi | 1 |
| Aug 15, 1978 | EF2 | 23 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1975 | EF2 | 46 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 20, 1975 | EF2 | 81 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1974 | EF2 | 80 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1974 | EF2 | 77 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1972 | EF2 | 47 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 1968 | EF2 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1968 | EF2 | 83 km | 52.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 1967 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1966 | EF2 | 48 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1966 | EF2 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 1965 | EF2 | 47 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRANT RX (2,204 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | GRANT RX | 2,204 | 78 km |
| 1988 | ALLEGAN6 | 1,077 | 95 km |
| 2018 | SER 438 / WHITE RIVER | 814 | 18 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 793 | 18 km |
| 1994 | COUNTY LINE | 735 | 62 km |
| 2019 | BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB | 619 | 64 km |
| 2024 | WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX | 512 | 58 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Whitehall has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.4").