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Forestville, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
142
Population
180/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$30,104 per capita
$134,400
Home Value
$136,390 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
486
Violent Crime/100K
2,369 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$134,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
486 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Forestville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6599°N, 82.6126°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Sanilac County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Clair County International (PHN) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 | — | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Forestville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.8").