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Petoskey, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Antrim County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
5,851
Population
1,136/sq mi density
$71,783
Median Income
$48,658 per capita
$319,300
Home Value
$462,131 Zillow
$872
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
35
Violent Crime/100K
522 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,783 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$319,300 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Petoskey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 100.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 789 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3649°N, 85.0107°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Antrim County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Petoskey has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").