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Detroit Climate

Detroit is a city in United States (MI) with a population of about 645,705. Its average annual temperature is 9.7°C (49°F), with roughly 883 mm of rain per year.

9.7°C

Avg Temp

883

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Detroit Climate

Detroit has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F) and receives about 883 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

9.7°C

Avg Temp

883

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Detroit — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January-4° / 24°49 mm
February-3° / 27°49 mm
March2° / 36°70 mm
April9° / 47°80 mm
May15° / 59°77 mm
June20° / 68°87 mm
July23° / 73°83 mm
August22° / 71°82 mm
September18° / 64°91 mm
October11° / 52°64 mm
November5° / 41°79 mm
December-1° / 30°72 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Detroit

The most comfortable months to visit Detroit are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). September is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Detroit are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Detroit, United States has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C and about 883 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.

In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Detroit average about 28°C (83°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.