Detroit Weather Forecast
Detroit weather: 61°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Detroit
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 29 mph and 2 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,2 in, 0,7 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Detroit
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 58° | 14% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌧️ Showers | 82° / 65° | 88% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 61° | 31% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 61° | 3% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 62° | 6% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 65° | 26% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 64° | 26% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 64° | 10% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 62° | 17% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 82° / 62° | 22% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 66° | 29% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 67° | 29% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 70° | 26% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 76° | 30% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 92° / 74° | 23% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 19% | -- | — |
What this means for Detroit
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is 4.1°F above the 79°F typical for this month.
A 14% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
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.
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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 61°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 74% and wind is 3 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 12:32 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 August 21, 2026 at 12:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
