Detroit Weather Forecast
Detroit weather: 67°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Detroit?
Yes - rain is likely in Detroit today.
A 52% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Over the next 7 days, about 3,0 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Sat and Sun.
The next 7 days carry about 4.6 times a normal week's rain for September (3,0 in against 0,6 in).
16-day forecast for Detroit
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16 | 🌧️ Rain | 77° / 66° | 52% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 62° | 23% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 61° | 2% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 62° | 75% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 69° / 60° | 69% · 1,7 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 60° | 32% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 62° | 32% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 60° | 28% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 57° | 23% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 51° | 14% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 49° | 10% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 53° | 16% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 57° | 15% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 60° | 15% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 55° | 17% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 26% | -- | — |
What this means for Detroit
Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 77°F is in line with the 75°F typical for this month.
A 52% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
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
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 67°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Detroit?
May, June, July, August and September 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 12:55 AM.
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 September 17, 2026 at 12:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
