Detroit (MI) Climate by Month
The temperature in Detroit can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to very cold.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Detroit. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -8°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Detroit has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 983 mm of rain/snowfall annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. June brings wetter days averaging 110 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 rainy days. In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 59 mm of snowfall spread across 14 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Detroit. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Detroit.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Detroit in the United States of America
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 110 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 319 hours of sunshine.
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