Kalamazoo County Climate
Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Avg Annual Temp
50.0°F
Annual Precip
36.4"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
15.6
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Kalamazoo County Weather
Kalamazoo leads the state in warmth
Kalamazoo County hits a 50.0°F annual average, coming closest to the national median of any county on this list. It is a warm pocket within the typically cold Great Lakes region.
Significantly warmer than the state average
With an average of 50.0°F, Kalamazoo is 4.3 degrees warmer than the Michigan state average of 45.7°F. It represents the warmest tier of Michigan's climate zones.
High precipitation and high heat
Kalamazoo receives 36.4 inches of precipitation, outpacing the state average of 34.5 inches. It also records 16 extreme heat days, more than most of its neighboring counties.
Steamy summers and relatively mild winters
July averages a warm 72.9°F, and the 16 days of 90°F+ temperatures stand out in Michigan. Winter averages 27.7°F, providing a much softer season than the northern counties.
Invest in cooling and moisture control
The high number of extreme heat days makes modern air conditioning essential for health and comfort. Additionally, with 36.4 inches of rain, residents should ensure their homes are ready for wet spring seasons.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.