Port Huron, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Clair County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
28,724
Population
3,546/sq mi density
$49,377
Median Income
$27,980 per capita
$136,000
Home Value
$176,098 Zillow
$972
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
599
Violent Crime/100K
1,539 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$49,377 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,000 home value, $972/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
599 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Huron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The area receives 35.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 596 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9938°N, 82.4337°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | St. Clair County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Clair County International (PHN) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.95 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 141 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 12 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in |
Port Huron has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").