Port Hope, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Huron County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
297
Population
294/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$36,171 per capita
$84,600
Home Value
$195,164 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,600 home value, $750/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Hope 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. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 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 (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9394°N, 82.7150°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Huron County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Clair County International (PHN) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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 | - | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Port Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.4").