Detroit, MI weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 34.9 inprecipitation per year · 886 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Detroit: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DEARBORN #2, MI US (USC00202016), adjusted for the elevation of Detroit.
Detroit weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Detroit through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:22 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:53 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Detroit?
Detroit has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 34.9 inches (886 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Detroit is May–June and August–September. At 600 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 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Detroit?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Detroit?
About 34.9 inches (886 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Detroit?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Detroit?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Detroit have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Detroit in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 33°F, with about 2.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Detroit?
Around 7:22 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:12 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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