Pittsford, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Hillsdale County County

2.4 /5.0
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711 Population 372/sq mi density
$111,700 Home Value $204,669 Zillow
$946 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pittsford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 33.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,088 ft (332 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density372/sq mi
Coordinates41.8619°N, 84.4771°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyHillsdale County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 33.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.08"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.6 / 100
Community Resilience68.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 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 89 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 105 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 124 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 57 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 90 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 129 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 130 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 111 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 104 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 89 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 133 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 110 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 91 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 116 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 121 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

411 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 1,688 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 85 km 7
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 77 km 1
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 44 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 59 km 23
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 76 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 86 km 17
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 19 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 62 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 67 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 42 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 80 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 55 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in

Pittsford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").

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