Detroit, AL weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Detroit now

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Detroit weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Detroit

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Detroit

What is the weather usually like in Detroit?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°61°79°97°53°29°Jan58°31°Feb67°38°Mar75°45°Apr82°55°May89°64°Jun92°68°Jul92°67°Aug87°60°Sep76°47°Oct64°36°Nov55°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.5"Jan6.0"Feb5.3"Mar6.1"Apr5.8"May4.9"Jun5.1"Jul4.3"Aug3.9"Sep3.8"Oct4.6"Nov6.4"Dec

Best time to visit Detroit: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAMILTON 3 S, AL US (USC00013645), adjusted for the elevation of Detroit.

Detroit weather month by month

January
53° 29°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
February
58° 31°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
67° 38°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
75° 45°F
6.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
82° 55°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
89° 64°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
92° 68°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
92° 67°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
87° 60°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
76° 47°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
64° 36°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
55° 32°F
6.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Detroit through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:56 AM5:07 PM10 h 11 min
February6:35 AM5:37 PM11 h 2 min
March7:01 AM7:01 PM12 h 0 min
April6:19 AM7:25 PM13 h 5 min
May5:49 AM7:48 PM13 h 59 min
June5:39 AM8:07 PM14 h 27 min
July5:51 AM8:06 PM14 h 14 min
August6:13 AM7:41 PM13 h 27 min
September6:34 AM7:00 PM12 h 25 min
October6:56 AM6:20 PM11 h 23 min
November6:24 AM4:50 PM10 h 26 min
December6:49 AM4:46 PM9 h 56 min

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

What is the weather like in Detroit?

Detroit has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 61.7 inches (1,568 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Detroit is April–May and September–October. At 361 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Detroit

What is the hottest month in Detroit?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Detroit?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Detroit?

About 61.7 inches (1,568 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Detroit?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Detroit?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Detroit have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Detroit in November?

Highs average 64°F and lows 36°F, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Detroit?

Around 6:24 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:50 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Detroit weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Detroit.

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