Current Conditions
45°F
Feels like 42°F
Light Rain
As of Nov 12, 2026, 9:45 AM · Last checked Nov 12, 2026, 10:09 AM
Times shown in America/Detroit. Some values may come from forecast models.
6 mph
N · Gusts 13 mph
87%
8.8 mi
29.71 inHg
0.0
Low
Detroit reports light rain as of Nov 12, 2026, 9:45 AM with temperatures near 45°F (7°C). Humidity is 87%, and winds are around 6 mph.
Check the forecast times and official local alerts before planning commuting, outdoor activities, or travel in Detroit.
Detroit has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. At Detroit Metro Airport, the 1991-2020 reference averages range from a daily high of 32°F (0°C) in Jan to 84°F (29°C) in Jul. Monthly precipitation averages sum to 34.3 inches (872 mm) per year.
Spring is cool and damp with frequent thunderstorms. Summer features lake breezes and occasional severe weather. Fall is colorful and mild. Winter brings frequent overcast skies, lake-effect snow from Lake Huron, and the occasional polar vortex outbreak.
Lake-effect bands from Lake Huron can deliver heavy snow to Detroit's eastern suburbs while leaving downtown nearly clear, a setup that produces dramatic local snow gradients.
Local Planning Guide
Detroit needs closer monitoring during winter snow and cold outbreaks and during the spring-summer thunderstorm season.
Lake-effect bands can hit eastern suburbs hard while leaving downtown clear, so radar helps show where snow is actually falling.
Climate reference averages (1991-2020). Average daily high, average daily low, and monthly precipitation.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.3°F | 19.2°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 35.2°F | 20.8°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 45.9°F | 28.6°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 58.7°F | 39.1°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 70.3°F | 50.2°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 79.7°F | 60.2°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 83.7°F | 64.4°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 81.4°F | 63.2°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 74.4°F | 55.5°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 44°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 48.6°F | 33.9°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 37.2°F | 25.3°F | 2.3 in |
Climate data and sources. Verified against NOAA NCEI: DETROIT METRO AP, MI US (PDF) (USW00094847), 1991-2020. Values are rounded for display. Raw data (JSON). Climate averages are not a forecast and do not describe every neighborhood.
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