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Manchester, Michigan
Manchester is a city of 2,522 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan, founded in 1833.
Why visit Manchester
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Fountain-Bessac House, Goodyear Block, Carr Park and Chi-Bro Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Manchester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Manchester
Manchester is a city in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,037 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Manchester, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Fountain-Bessac House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Michigan, United States
Goodyear Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Commercial building in Manchester, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes7
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Manchester
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 25°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 3.1 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Manchester (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washtenaw County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Clinton 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Grass Lake 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Brooklyn 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Adrian 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Ann Arbor 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Jackson 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Lake LeAnn 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Ypsilanti 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Blissfield 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Hudson 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Manchester Michigan main street, Deedeebee ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Manchester Village Pumping Station, 310 Riverside Drive (City Road), Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Historical Marker, William F. Neebling Blacksmith Shop, 324 East Main Street, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Borek Jennings Funeral Home ^ Manchester Water Tower, 302 East Main Street, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Goodyear Block Historic Building, Manchester, Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Comerica Bank, 135 East Main Street, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Manchester, Michigan main street, LHOON from Mechelen, Belgium, CC BY-SA 2.0
- U.S. Post Office, 103 East Main Street, Manchester, Michigan, ZIP Code 48158 - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Fountain-Bessac House Historic Site, Manchester, Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- James A. Lynch House historical marker, 202 West Main Street, Manchester Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- World Wars Memorial, approx. 206 West Main Street, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Wurster Park Gazebo, approx. 209 West Main Street, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Saint Mary Catholic Church historical marker, 210 West Main Street, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Saint Mary Catholic Church side view, 210 West Main Street, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio (1), Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Emanuel German Evangelical Church historical marker, 324 West Main Street, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Saint Mary Catholic Church side view, 210 West Main Street, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Emanuel German Evangelical Church Hall, 324 West Main Street, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Emanuel German Evangelical Church rear view, 324 West Main Street, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- C ^ C Pizza (formerly Classic Pizza), 327 West Main Street, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Manchester Village Offices, 912 City Road, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Hungry Wolf Food ^ Spirits, 20400 East Austin Road, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Bishop Circle Assembly Plant, 10501 Michigan State Road 52, Manchester, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
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