Weather & Climate in Oakley, MI

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

Oakley 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 38.3 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 677 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.6°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	677 ft (206 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density	248/sq mi
Coordinates	43.1434°N, 84.1686°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Saginaw County County
Nearest Airport	Bishop International (FNT) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 38.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.78"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.9 / 100
Community Resilience	93.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	144 km	4 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	52 km	5 km
Apr 20, 2018	Michigan	M3.4	148 km	3 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	132 km	5 km
Mar 8, 2010	7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan	M2.5	141 km	18 km
May 23, 2022	2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada	M2.5	143 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

367 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 133 fatalities, 1,217 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953	EF5	26 km	18.9 mi	116
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	92 km	3.8 mi	1
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	57 km	12.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	51 km	21.0 mi	1
Jul 4, 1957	EF4	78 km	29.9 mi	0
May 12, 1956	EF4	43 km	6.6 mi	3
Jun 8, 1953	EF4	80 km	33.8 mi	0
Mar 15, 2012	EF3	85 km	7.6 mi	0
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	82 km	6.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	45 km	1.7 mi	1
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	37 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 21, 1996	EF3	40 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 14, 1990	EF3	93 km	24.0 mi	0
Aug 8, 1984	EF3	41 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 12, 1984	EF3	52 km	48.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1982	EF3	90 km	13.0 mi	1
Jul 14, 1974	EF3	51 km	1.0 mi	0
May 11, 1974	EF3	82 km	0.9 mi	1
Aug 2, 1972	EF3	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1953	EF3	73 km	9.1 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	-	144 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	23°F (-5°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	33°F (1°C)	2.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
October	50°F (10°C)	2.5 in
November	38°F (3°C)	2.5 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.1 in

Oakley has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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