Oil City, MI

Unincorporated community in Isabella County, Michigan

Oil City is a small unincorporated community in Isabella County, Michigan. It is 8.0 miles SW of Shepherd, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 48883.

Oil City at a glance

State
Michigan
County
Isabella County
ZIP code
48883
Nearest town
Shepherd (8.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
43.6108, -84.5883

Weather in Oil City now

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Oil City weather by the hour

Oil City weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oil City.

This week in Oil City

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oil City

What is the weather usually like in Oil City?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

7°27°47°66°86°29°12°Jan31°13°Feb42°20°Mar56°31°Apr68°43°May77°52°Jun81°57°Jul79°55°Aug71°46°Sep59°37°Oct46°28°Nov34°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.1"Jan1.7"Feb1.9"Mar3.6"Apr3.7"May3.9"Jun3.2"Jul3.8"Aug2.8"Sep3.5"Oct2.8"Nov2.4"Dec

Best time to visit Oil City: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OIL CITY 2S, MI US (USC00206080), adjusted for the elevation of Oil City.

Oil City weather month by month

January
29° 12°F
2.1 in of rain
February
31° 13°F
1.7 in of rain
March
42° 20°F
1.9 in of rain
April
56° 31°F
3.6 in of rain
May
68° 43°F
3.7 in of rain
June
77° 52°F
3.9 in of rain
July
81° 57°F
3.2 in of rain
August
79° 55°F
3.8 in of rain
September
71° 46°F
2.8 in of rain
October
59° 37°F
3.5 in of rain
November
46° 28°F
2.8 in of rain
December
34° 20°F
2.4 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Oil City through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:06 AM5:28 PM9 h 22 min
February7:34 AM6:10 PM10 h 35 min
March7:48 AM7:45 PM11 h 57 min
April6:53 AM8:23 PM13 h 29 min
May6:11 AM8:58 PM14 h 46 min
June5:54 AM9:23 PM15 h 28 min
July6:09 AM9:19 PM15 h 9 min
August6:41 AM8:43 PM14 h 1 min
September7:16 AM7:50 PM12 h 33 min
October7:51 AM6:56 PM11 h 5 min
November7:31 AM5:14 PM9 h 43 min
December8:03 AM5:03 PM9 h 0 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).

What is the weather like in Oil City?

Oil City has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).

It gets about 35.5 inches (901 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Oil City is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Oil City

The closest live webcam is Essexville, 36.9 miles E of Oil City.

EssexvilleEssexville · 36.9 mi EOn Windy
Deep River Township › South-eastDeep River Township · 42.5 mi NEOn Windy
Evart › North-west: Hersey TownshipEvart · 43.5 mi WOn Windy
Roscommon TownshipRoscommon Township · 48.7 mi NOn Windy
Houghton Point: Houghton LakeHoughton Point · 53.3 mi NOn Windy
Cedar SpringsCedar Springs · 55.0 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oil City.

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Questions about Oil City

Where is Oil City, MI?

Oil City is an unincorporated community in Isabella County, Michigan, 8.0 miles SW of Shepherd.

What county is Oil City in?

Oil City is in Isabella County, Michigan.

What is the ZIP code of Oil City, MI?

The ZIP code for Oil City is 48883.

What is the nearest town to Oil City?

Shepherd, 8.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Oil City?

Yes. The closest is Essexville, 36.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Oil City?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Oil City?

January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Oil City?

About 35.5 inches (901 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Oil City?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Oil City?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Oil City have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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