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Population:
114,024
Area:
28.2 square miles
Location:
Located just west of Detroit along I-94, Ann
Arbor is easily accessible by car, train, bus or air.
Time Zone:
Central Standard Time (when it is noon in Ann
Arbor, it is 1pm in New York City and 10:00am in California.) Ann Arbor
observes Daylight Saving Time from April-October.
Weather:
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|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Average temp. (F) |
23.5 |
26.5 |
36.2 |
47.8 |
59.5 |
68.5 |
72.7 |
70.8 |
63.5 |
51.7 |
39.7 |
28.6 |
|
High temperature (F) |
30.2 |
34.1 |
45.4 |
58.2 |
70.7 |
79.4 |
83.2 |
80.8 |
73.7 |
61.3 |
47.0 |
34.8 |
|
Low temperature (F) |
16.7 |
18.9 |
27.1 |
37.3 |
48.3 |
57.6 |
62.1 |
60.7 |
53.2 |
42.1 |
32.4 |
22.3 |
|
Precipitation (in) |
2.2 |
2.0 |
2.7 |
3.3 |
3.0 |
3.4 |
3.1 |
3.7 |
3.4 |
2.5 |
3.0 |
2.8 |
Normal Climate:
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|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Days with precipitation. |
13 |
11 |
13 |
13 |
11 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
12 |
13 |
|
Wind speed (mph) |
11.7 |
11.2 |
11.6 |
11.3 |
10.0 |
9.0 |
8.2 |
7.8 |
8.5 |
9.5 |
11.0 |
11.1 |
|
Morning humidity (%) |
80 |
79 |
80 |
78 |
78 |
80 |
83 |
88 |
88 |
85 |
82 |
82 |
|
Afternoon humidity (%) |
70 |
66 |
60 |
54 |
53 |
54 |
54 |
58 |
57 |
58 |
66 |
71 |
|
Sunshine (%) |
40 |
46 |
51 |
53 |
61 |
65 |
68 |
66 |
61 |
51 |
35 |
31 |
|
Days clear of clouds |
4 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
4 |
3 |
|
Partly cloudy days |
7 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
11 |
10 |
9 |
7 |
6 |
|
Cloudy days |
20 |
17 |
18 |
16 |
14 |
11 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
15 |
19 |
22 |
|
Snowfall (in) |
10.7 |
8.9 |
6.9 |
1.8 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.2 |
2.9 |
9.6 |
History
Ann Arbor was founded in 1824 when John Allen took Elisha Rumsey with him, left Detroit on
a one-horse sleigh, and headed west to establish a new community. Originally
registered as Annarbour, the most recent version of the legend states that the "Ann" honors Allen's wife, Ann, who arrived 5 months later.
"Arbour" was commonly used in Michigan Territory in reference to a grove or shady opening found in the
woods. Eventually the words were
separated and the town became known as Ann Arbor. It remains the only city
in the world with that name.
When to Go
Fall brings with it the splendor of colorful
foliage, the crisp air of winter follows, and then the beauty of spring and a
warm summer breeze. In the spring, the city blooms with color. Summers are
pleasantly warm, but not too warm, and the many and varied festivals and events
keep visitors coming back year after year. Winter tends to be a slower time,
allowing the visitor to experience special events held yearly. In March, the
Michigan University Pow Wow is a local favorite. For those lucky enough to
visit in June, be sure to take time for the annual Ann Arbor Run.
National Holidays
New Years Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in
January
President Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and
25
New Years Eve, December 31
Getting There
Arriving
by Air
Detroit Metro Airport is within 25 miles of Ann Arbor.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport
Most domestic and international flights run through "Metro," which serves as a
major Northwest Airlines hub. Located in nearby Romulus off I-94, Metro Airport
is about 25 miles east of Ann Arbor. Taxi and limousine service is available.
Two
smaller, local airports are:
Ann Arbor Airport
801 Airport Dr. (S. State St., near I-94), 994-2841
A municipal facility handling business, charter, and private flights. Taxi,
limousine, and rental car services are available.
Willow Run Airport
Ypsilanti 485-6666
Occupies 2,600 acres and serves cargo, corporate, and general aviation clients.
From
the Airport to Ann Arbor
There are several transportation companies that service the Ann Arbor area from
Detroit Metro Airport. Some of the most popular include Golden Limousine (734)
668-8282; Arbor Limousine (734) 663-5959; Ground Transportation Specialists,
Inc. (734) 947-3040; Curtiss Cars (734) 358-8840; and Tecumseh Trolley (517)
423-3335.
Bus
Greyhound
116 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor 662-5511
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
2700 S. Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor 996-0400
Voted the #1 mid-size transit authority in the country, the AATA offers a
convenient and reliable transportation alternative.
Car
Rental
Virtually every major car rental company is
represented as well as local companies.
Rail
Amtrak
325 Depot St., Ann Arbor.
994-4906 or 1-800-872-7245
Taxi
You can't hail a cab from a curb in Ann Arbor.
However, you may find cabs in the more frequented spots: the Michigan
Union on the U of M campus, at the Amtrak station, or on the southwest corner of
Main and Washington, downtown. Call any of these cab companies to bring a taxi
to your door within 5-15 minutes.
Parking
Parking meters in Ann Arbor are abundant and
usually require money from 8am to 6pm, but check the meter, because the hours
vary.
Bring plenty of change: some garages hire
attendants for parking fee collection; others are equipped with a computerized
system that accepts currency or change; some have meters only.
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