OAKLAND COUNTY
Oakland County Regional Climate:
| January Average Low |
15°F/-9°C |
| January Average High |
30°F/-1°C |
| July Average Low |
61°F/16°C |
| July Average High |
84°F/29°C |
| Annual Average Rainfall |
29 in./74 cm. |
| Average Annual Snowfall |
35 in./89 cm |
With a population of roughly 1.2 million, Oakland County has more people than nine states. Home to a mix of urban and rural communities, with 30 downtown areas and a variety of picturesque natural settings, the County provides a high quality of life for every lifestyle. Michigan 's leading center for international commerce, with 653 companies representing 24 countries, Oakland has a diverse, thriving economy. Seven of the top fifteen leading auto suppliers in the county are Fortune 500 companies. Over 35% of Global Fortune 500 companies have business locations in the county. With entertainment and recreational opportunities comparable to any metropolis, Oakland offers everything including theatrical and musical performances. Recreational opportunities include: 3 ski areas, 27 public fishing sites, 61 public and 26 private golf courses, more than 1468 lakes and approximately 89,000 acres of public recreation land. Meadowbrook and DTE outdoor theaters, the Pontiac Silverdome, the Palace of Auburn Hills - Home of the Detroit Pistons, Cranbrook Institutions and the Detroit Zoological Park are just some of the County's main attractions. Oakland County ranks as the fifth wealthiest county in the nation among counties with populations of more than one million people. Like all of Southeast Michigan, the County enjoys four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51 degrees Fahrenheit, a high of 77 degrees in July and a low of 23 in January.
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