Pre-Arrival Guide: Learn About Kalamazoo, Michigan

Pre-Arrival Guide progress: Learn about Kalamazoo, MichiganHave You Heard of Kalamazoo? 

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Let current Western Michigan University international students tell you about Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Kalamazoo is a lively, affordable and diverse community offering big-city appeal and small-town charm. Learn more at Discover Kalamazoo.

  • Population 74,200 (approximately)
  • Location: midway between Chicago and Detroit, about 2.5 hours by car to each
  • Transportation: Greyhound bus, Amtrak train, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)
  • Average Temperatures: September: 18° C | January: -4° C | May: 15° C | July: 23° C

 

Take a Look Around Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Enjoy video from different locations around Kalamazoo.

 

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Curious about what there is to do in Kalamazoo for a whole day? Follow a group of students through a day of fun.

 

Dress for Kalamazoo Weather Guide

Fall: average temperatures from 24 to 0 degrees Celcius. Enjoy spending time outside in the cool weather by wearing: long pants, sweater or sweatshirt, socks, jacket or wind-breaker, closed-toe shoes (sneakers, boots, etc.), scarf and hat or ear muffs.  

Winter: average temperatures from 8 to negative 9 degrees Celcius. Enjoy spending time outside in the cold, snowy weather by wearing: long pants (thermal), sweater or sweatshirt, socks, winter coat, winter boots (waterproof), scarf, hat or ear muffs and gloves.

Spring: average temperatures from 22 to 4 degrees Celcius. Enjoy spending time outside in the cool weather by wearing: long pants, sweater or sweatshirt, socks, jacket or wind-breaker, closed-toe shoes (sneakers, boots, etc.), scarf and hat or ear muffs.

 Summer: average temperatures from 29 to 15 degrees Celcius. Enjoy spending time outside in the warm weather by wearing: t-shirt or tank top, shorts, swim suit, sandals and sunglasses.

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