Oxford, MI Climate


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Oxford, MI enjoys a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. In the summer months, temperatures average in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures generally hover in the 20s and 30s. The area experiences an average of 33 inches of rainfall per year, with snowfall averaging just over 50 inches annually. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant, with temperatures typically ranging from the 40s to the 60s. All in all, Oxford offers a mild climate that is perfect for outdoor activities year-round.

Oxford, Michigan gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Oxford averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 176 sunny days per year in Oxford. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Oxford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 123 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Oxford is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Michigan.

9.3 Summer - 4.2 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Oxford, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateOxford, MichiganUnited States
  32.6 in.38.1 in.
  37.2 in.27.8 in.
  122.7 days106.2 days
  176 days205 days
  81.6°85.8°
  15.1°21.7°
  6.77
  3.24.3
  1056 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Oxford with an average high temperature of 81.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Michigan. In Oxford, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Oxford are June, August and July.
In Oxford, there are 4.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Michigan.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Oxford with an average of 15.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Oxford, there are 143.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Oxford, there are 6.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
Humidity in Oxford is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
September is the wettest month in Oxford with 3.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.6 inches in Oxford means that it is drier than most places in Michigan.
December is the rainiest month in Oxford with 11.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.2 rainy days. There are 122.7 rainy days annually in Oxford, which is less rainy than most places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 37.2 inches in Oxford means that it is less snowy than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Oxford with 10.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Oxford's downtown rivals that of Rochester, Plymouth and other area, small, "quaint" downtowns. The village is managed efficiently by a group of caring, hard-working  More

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Over 17 years ago

A lot of petty bickering between Village and Township. If you own a business either one will let you do anything you want. Living in either has it's own benefits,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The Village may have seen a slight decrease in population as new subs are built in the Township. Police service in the Village is maintained by Village residents,the  More

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