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Chatham, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Alger County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
123
Population
50/sq mi density
$47,813
Median Income
$38,448 per capita
$154,200
Home Value
$199,010 Zillow
$683
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,813 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$154,200 home value, $683/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 164.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in |
Chatham has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.4").