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Ann Arbor, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Washtenaw County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
121,179
Population
4,268/sq mi density
$81,089
Median Income
$54,604 per capita
$435,100
Home Value
$511,402 Zillow
$1,552
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
255 sunny days/yr
251
Violent Crime/100K
1,728 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,089 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$435,100 home value, $1,552/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ann Arbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 29.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 29.0 sq mi (75.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2761°N, 83.7309°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Washtenaw County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Ann Arbor has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").