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Harbor Beach, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Huron County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,576
Population
916/sq mi density
$39,844
Median Income
$26,489 per capita
$104,200
Home Value
$191,618 Zillow
$502
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
568
Violent Crime/100K
2,210 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$39,844 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $502/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
568 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Harbor Beach 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 | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8448°N, 82.6546°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Huron County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Clair County International (PHN) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0424 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.2 / 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 Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in |
Harbor Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").