Memphis, Michigan
Memphis is a city of 1,064 people in Macomb County, Michigan, founded in 1834.
Why visit Memphis
Townapedia lists 5 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; February lows average 16°F, and about 47 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Memphis
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Memphis
Memphis is a city that straddles the border between Macomb and St. Clair counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,084 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Memphis, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes6
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
History
The first European Americans to settle in the area of Memphis were members of the Wells family from Albany, New York; Anthony Wells resided here from 1834 and James Wells from 1835. The fledgling community was originally called "Wells Settlement" after them.
The name "Memphis" was chosen and applied in 1848 when a US post office was established. The village was named for its location on a bluff overlooking the Belle River, which settlers likened to the position of the ancient Egyptian Memphis, "the City on the Nile". Memphis was incorporated as a village on April 4, 1865. It did not attain the status of a city until 1953.
The area was originally developed for agriculture, as most settlers were farmers. As lumbering became a major industry in Michigan, log rafts were floated down the Belle River into the St. Clair River and south to Detroit. Some lumber was processed in Memphis and Marine City, where there was a major shipbuilding industry. Much was shipped to developing midwestern cities such as Chicago or to the east.
From the History section of Memphis, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Memphis
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.4 in | 10.8 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 13.3 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 2.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.2 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 41°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 23°F | 2.4 in | 10.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richmond 4 Nnw (2 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
Macomb County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-02-08: 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)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Clair County International Airport (PHN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Armada 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Capac 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Almont 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- New Baltimore 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Port Huron 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Imlay City 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Marine City 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Dryden 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Mount Clemens 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Sterling Heights 25 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
- 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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