Detroit Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Detroit: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Detroit month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -2° | -8° | 76 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 2° | -6° | 23 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 10° | 1° | 84 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 15° | 6° | 116 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 21° | 11° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 27° | 17° | 86 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 29° | 20° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 27° | 18° | 78 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 24° | 16° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 9° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 9° | 3° | 47 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 4° | -2° | 78 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Continental. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Detroit
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Detroit compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Detroit.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 0 km | 11°C | about the same | 893 mm |
| Cleveland | 145 km | 11°C | +1°C warmer | 1121 mm |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 169 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 1185 mm |
| Ohio | 264 km | 13°C | +2°C warmer | 1192 mm |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | 316 km | 9°C | 2°C cooler | 843 mm |
Beste reistijd Detroit
Go in mei, juni, juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Detroit
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is in line met the 17°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 29°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 22°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Detroit is a city in Michigan. Detroit is known for Motown and automotive heritage. Er wonen ongeveer 630.000.
Op dit moment is het 9°C (47°F) in Detroit met heldere hemel. Het voelt als 6°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 9°C en 17°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.5/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Detroit is mei, juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is continental. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 29°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -8°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 316 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hocking Hills State Park, CN Tower and Niagara Falls.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is in line met the 17°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 3 PM en 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Detroit today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Detroit
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Land | Verenigde Staten |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 42°19′53″N 83°2′44.9″W (42.3314, -83.0458) |
| Bevolking | 630.000 |
| Known for | Motown and automotive heritage |
| Lokale tijd | 7:50 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Beste maanden | mei, juni, juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | Continental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Detroit?
Detroit is a city in Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.3314, -83.0458. It lies in Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Detroit nu?
It is currently 9°C (47°F) met heldere hemel. Luchtvochtigheid is 87% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Detroit?
mei, juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Detroit, which has a continental climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit observes America/Detroit (UTC-04:00). The lokale tijd is 7:50 AM.
How many people live in Detroit?
Detroit has a population of approximately 630.000.
What is the nearest airport en Detroit?
The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 316 km away and O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 403 km away.
What are the top things en do in Detroit?
Popular options include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hocking Hills State Park, CN Tower, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weer Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 5, 2026 at 7:50 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
