Detroit Weather Forecast
Detroit weather: 52°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Detroit
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 50° | 2% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 49° | 51% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 50° | 6% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 53° | 4% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 56° | 12% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 55° | 15% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 55° | 34% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light rain | 58° / 52° | 40% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light rain | 58° / 53° | 38% · 0,7 in | 12 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 41° | 18% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 51° / 38° | 10% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 53° / 40° | 13% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 56° / 42° | 16% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 45° | 36% | 11 mph | 2 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 42°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 59°F against a October normal of 65°F - 37°F below.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,3 in against a typical 0,5 in).
What this means for Detroit
Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 73°F is 8.1°F above the 65°F typical for this month.
Rain 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 June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 85°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 56°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in Detroit right now?
It is currently 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 90% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Detroit?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Detroit, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit observes America/Detroit (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:09 PM.
How many people live in Detroit?
Detroit has a population of approximately 630.000.
What is the nearest airport to Detroit?
The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 196 mi away and O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 250 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather 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 October 28, 2026 at 8:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
