Weather & Climate in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Village of Grosse Pointe Shores experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. 71% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 582 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 582 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4513°N, 82.8704°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Macomb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.7 / 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 | 145 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 | 39 km | 3 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.8 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2002 | Ohio | M2.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio | M2.7 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 10 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 6 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada | M2.6 | 52 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio | M2.6 | 112 km | 6 km |
| May 23, 2022 | 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada | M2.5 | 61 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
255 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 805 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 20, 1976 | EF4 | 46 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| May 8, 1964 | EF4 | 25 km | 3.3 mi | 11 |
| Jul 4, 1957 | EF4 | 71 km | 29.9 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1956 | EF4 | 90 km | 6.6 mi | 3 |
| May 12, 1956 | EF4 | 36 km | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF4 | 82 km | 33.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF4 | 94 km | 5.4 mi | 4 |
| May 21, 1953 | EF4 | 57 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 15, 2012 | EF3 | 89 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1990 | EF3 | 49 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 2, 1984 | EF3 | 84 km | 15.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1984 | EF3 | 91 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 7 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1976 | EF3 | 29 km | 17.1 mi | 1 |
| Jul 14, 1974 | EF3 | 87 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1974 | EF3 | 93 km | 0.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 90 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1972 | EF3 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1969 | EF3 | 69 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1963 | EF3 | 70 km | 0.5 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 | - | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in |
Village of Grosse Pointe Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.4").