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Weather & Climate in Grosse Pointe, MI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Grosse Pointe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 586 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation586 ft (179 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density5,246/sq mi
Coordinates42.3839°N, 82.9039°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMacomb County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience80.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 143 km 2 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 147 km 5 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 147 km 5 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 31 km 3 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 148 km 5 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 142 km 5 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 142 km 5 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 46 km 5 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 74 km 5 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 133 km 18 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 142 km 5 km
Apr 28, 2002 Ohio M2.7 140 km 5 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 115 km 5 km
Mar 8, 2013 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.7 140 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2010 8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 140 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2006 10 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 138 km 5 km
Feb 10, 2006 6 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 142 km 5 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 49 km 5 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 104 km 6 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 69 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

259 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 1,058 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 45 km 3.8 mi 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 5.6 mi 18
May 8, 1964 EF4 32 km 3.3 mi 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 69 km 29.9 mi 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 93 km 6.6 mi 3
May 12, 1956 EF4 30 km 6.8 mi 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 88 km 33.8 mi 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 87 km 5.4 mi 4
May 21, 1953 EF4 65 km 10.0 mi 2
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 87 km 7.6 mi 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 48 km 24.0 mi 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 91 km 15.6 mi 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 95 km 0.8 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 8 km 23.0 mi 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 36 km 17.1 mi 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 91 km 1.0 mi 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 90 km 0.9 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 83 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 50 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 4, 1969 EF3 63 km 13.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

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 — 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Grosse Pointe has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.9").

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