Weather radar Detroit
Real-time precipitation radar · Michigan · United States
Detroit climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Detroit shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 0.1° | 2.2° | 8.6° | 13.6° | 19.9° | 25.8° | 27.4° | 26.5° | 23.5° | 17.1° | 9.2° | 4.1° |
| Avg low (°C) | -5° | -5° | 0.4° | 5.5° | 11.4° | 17.6° | 19.6° | 18.7° | 15.3° | 9.5° | 2.6° | -1.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 56 | 71 | 89 | 73 | 83 | 103 | 60 | 54 | 74 | 51 | 77 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 11 |
| Sunshine hours | 149 | 202 | 252 | 283 | 327 | 358 | 365 | 362 | 292 | 243 | 184 | 131 |
| Humidity | 75% | 72% | 67% | 66% | 67% | 67% | 72% | 73% | 74% | 73% | 72% | 77% |
Best time to visit Detroit
The best time to visit Detroit is typically August. In this month the average high is 26.5°C, precipitation is 60 mm and sunshine duration is 362 hours. The annual average high is 14.8°C, total annual precipitation is 855 mm (124 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3148 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Detroit
How up to date is the weather radar for Detroit?
The weather radar for Detroit is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the US NEXRAD network. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Detroit?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Detroit: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Detroit?
The thunderstorm potential for Detroit is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Detroit.
What is the climate like in Detroit?
Detroit has an annual average high of 14.8°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 27.4°C), the coldest January (avg low -5°C). The wettest month is July with 103 mm, the driest November with 51 mm. Total annual precipitation is 855 mm (124 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3148 hours.
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