Temperance, Michigan
Temperance is a community of 8,914 people in Monroe County, Michigan.
Why visit Temperance
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 7 parks and trails and 8 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Carr Park and White Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Temperance
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Temperance
Temperance is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,188 at the 2020 census. The CDP is located within Bedford Township.
From the Wikipedia article Temperance, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Miller Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Approximate location mapped, on Bedford Township ownership. Small park at 1.6 acres, green space, noted as per Bedford Township Recreation plan
Restaurants and cafes8
Red Star Diner
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
7327 Lewis Avenue, Temperance
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa, Su 07:00-15:00
Temperance Distilling Company
Brewery and winery · 2.2 mi
177 Reed Drive, Temperance
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.3 mi
7400 Lewis Avenue, Temperance
Mo-Fr 06:30-23:00; Sa-Su 08:00-23:00
Churches and places of worship11
History
Temperance was established as Bedford Center in 1859. On December 8, 1884, a post office was established at Bedford Center and was named Temperance with Lewis Ansted as the first postmaster. The name "Temperance" was suggested by the wife of one of the founding land owners, who was a member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. A petition was circulated and the name Bedford Center was changed to Temperance. During the early years of Temperance, the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages was prohibited.
From the History section of Temperance, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare1
Map of Temperance
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 2.7 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monroe (12 mi away), rain and snow from Toledo 2.4 Ene, 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
Monroe County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Lambertville 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Toledo 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Luna Pier 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Sylvania 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Ottawa Hills 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Ida 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Oregon 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Petersburg 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- South Monroe 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Northwood 12 mi southeast, about 19 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lewis Avenue Facing South Temperance Michichigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
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