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Berkley, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
15,084
Population
5,757/sq mi density
$113,103
Median Income
$59,854 per capita
$289,200
Home Value
$306,954 Zillow
$1,436
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
58
Violent Crime/100K
349 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,103 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$289,200 home value, $1,436/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Berkley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 688 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,757/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4986°N, 83.1853°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Oakland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oakland County International (PTK) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0451 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very 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 | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Berkley has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").