Metamora, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
761 Population 917/sq mi density
$84,453 Median Income $34,642 per capita
$264,500 Home Value $414,509 Zillow
$988 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,453 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$264,500 home value, $988/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Metamora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,031 ft (314 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density917/sq mi
Coordinates42.9455°N, 83.2930°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyOakland County County
Nearest AirportOakland County International (PTK)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 34.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood
Good Days %60.1%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0451 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 23, 2022.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 108 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 95 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 113 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 139 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 116 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 122 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 89 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 148 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 69 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

339 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 146 fatalities, 1,650 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 48 km 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 48 km 1
May 8, 1964 EF4 49 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 59 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 78 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 32 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 25 km 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 57 km 2
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 37 km 1
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 57 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 54 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 50 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 87 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 38 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 24 km 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 82 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Metamora has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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