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Petersburg, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Monroe County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,261 Population 2,627/sq mi density
$76,071 Median Income $33,080 per capita
$197,100 Home Value $299,041 Zillow
$1,019 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 888 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,071 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,100 home value, $1,019/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Petersburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density2,627/sq mi
Coordinates41.8997°N, 83.7140°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 39.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.4 / 100
Community Resilience86.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 146 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 124 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 63 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 113 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 110 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 133 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 68 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 143 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 66 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 137 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 43 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 111 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 124 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 73 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 61 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 53 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 44 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

371 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 68 fatalities, 1,270 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 41 km 7
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 27 km 18
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 69 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 18 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 77 km 17
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 100 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 68 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 64 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 74 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 63 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 20 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 78 km 6
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 4, 1969 EF3 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Petersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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