Detroit, MI Weather
Detroit hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 83°F (28°C) is about 3°F (2°C) above the typical August high of 80°F (27°C).
Current conditions in detail
Detroit weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Detroit looks overcast, with a high of 51° and an overnight low of 50°. There is a 78% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 26 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Detroit 14-day forecast
About the weather in Detroit
Detroit has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 33°F (0°C) in January to around 82°F (28°C) in July, and the city records roughly 130 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Detroit weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 33°F (0°C)
- Record high: 95°F (35°C) · Record low: -18°F (-28°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 17 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 82°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 66°F (19°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 33°F (0°C) and lows around 21°F (-6°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 95°F (35°C) and dropped as low as -18°F (-28°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.7 inches (94 mm) of rain over 12 days, while February is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.3 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 17 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Detroit stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 57°F (14°C) and nights around 39°F (4°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Detroit is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Detroit stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (16°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Detroit is frigid, with daytime highs averaging 36°F (2°C) and nights around 23°F (-5°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season, plus around 11 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Detroit by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 21° | 10 | 2.6 in | 4.7 h/day | 75% |
| February | 36° | 20° | 9 | 2.4 in | 6.7 h/day | 73% |
| March | 45° | 29° | 10 | 2.9 in | 7.6 h/day | 69% |
| April | 56° | 38° | 14 | 3.6 in | 8.8 h/day | 69% |
| May | 69° | 51° | 12 | 3.5 in | 10.3 h/day | 69% |
| June | 78° | 61° | 12 | 3.7 in | 12.3 h/day | 67% |
| July | 82° | 66° | 12 | 3.6 in | 12.3 h/day | 70% |
| August | 80° | 65° | 11 | 3.7 in | 11.4 h/day | 72% |
| September | 75° | 60° | 10 | 2.9 in | 9.6 h/day | 74% |
| October | 62° | 48° | 12 | 3.5 in | 7.3 h/day | 72% |
| November | 48° | 36° | 9 | 2.4 in | 5.9 h/day | 73% |
| December | 39° | 28° | 10 | 2.5 in | 4.5 h/day | 77% |