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Retirement Living In Metro Detroit - Michigan


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Area Description

The City of Auburn Hills is a distinguished leader in southeast Michigan, known not only for its 22 high-technology parks, but also for having world-renowned retail, entertainment and manufacturing. Home to more than 21,000 residents, it also serves as Michigan’s global business address, with 40 international corporations from 32 countries housed here, including many world and North American headquarters.

Auburn Hills’ residents enjoy the amenities of city and suburban living with parks, a revitalized downtown district and a welcoming city complex with a library and community center.

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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Auburn Hills maintains 7 city owned parks, in addition to having 2.1 miles of the Clinton
River Trail that connects to surrounding communities. Municipal Golf Course: Fieldstone Golf Club, a highly rated Arthur Hills designed course is one of the top rated municipal golf courses in the Midwest.

Cultural Activities
The city has five colleges and universities, the award winning Palace of Auburn Hills entertainment complex and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, one of the state’s largest destination shopping centers, providing a variety of cultural, social and educational opportunities to residents, workers and visitors.

Home to Oakland University, Beaumont Medical School, Oakland Community College, Baker
College, Thomas M. Cooley Law School and Central Michigan University Extension Campus.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Metro Detroit, Michigan?

For those of you that retire in Metro Detroit, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 20's and highs in the low 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 10's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Metro Detroit! Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Metro Detroit such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Metro Detroit is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Metro Detroit, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  16 F°  23 F°  30 F°
 Feb  17 F°  25 F°  33 F°
 Mar  25 F°  34 F°  43 F°
 Apr  36 F°  47 F°  57 F°
 May  47 F°  57 F°  68 F°
 Jun  56 F°  67 F°  77 F°
 Jul  61 F°  71 F°  82 F°
 Aug  59 F°  69 F°  80 F°
 Sep  52 F°  62 F°  72 F°
 Oct  40 F°  50 F°  59 F°
 Nov  31 F°  39 F°  46 F°
 Dec  21 F°  28 F°  34 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  29  3
 Feb  0  26  2
 Mar  0  25  0
 Apr  0  11  0
 May  0  1  0
 Jun  1  0  0
 Jul  2  0  0
 Aug  1  0  0
 Sep  0  0  0
 Oct  0  6  0
 Nov  0  17  0
 Dec  0  27  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  12  18 %
 Feb  2 "  9  20 %
 Mar  2 "  9  25 %
 Apr  3 "  11  34 %
 May  3 "  11  45 %
 Jun  3 "  10  55 %
 Jul  3 "  9  60 %
 Aug  3 "  9  60 %
 Sep  3 "  9  53 %
 Oct  3 "  10  42 %
 Nov  3 "  11  33 %
 Dec  2 "  12  23 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  10 "  20  8
 Feb  9 "  16  6
 Mar  5 "  7  3
 Apr  1 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  1 "  1  1
 Dec  8 "  13  6


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