Chatham, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Alger County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
123
Population
50/sq mi density
$47,813
Median Income
$38,448 per capita
$154,200
Home Value
$221,363 Zillow
$683
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,813 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$154,200 home value, $683/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Chatham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 164.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 891 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3441°N, 86.9313°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Alger County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in |
Chatham has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 16°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.9").