Weather on February 29
Detroit, MI
55 Years of Data
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
23°F
Warmest
1976
48°F avg
Coldest
1980
7°F avg
About This Date
February 29th in Detroit, MI typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 40°F and lows near 23°F. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1976 (48°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (7°F) — a 41°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 14% of February 29th dates historically, with the wettest February 29th recording 1.19" of rain.
Planning for February 29th in Detroit, MI? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Warming Trend
0.9°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39° | 23° | 31° | — | — |
| 2020 | 34° | 20° | 27° | — | — |
| 2016 | 53° | 26° | 40° | 0.38" | — |
| 2012 | 47° | 32° | 39° | 1.19" | — |
| 2008 | 36° | 18° | 27° | — | — |
| 2004 | 57° | 31° | 44° | — | — |
| 2000 | 57° | 30° | 44° | — | — |
| 1996 | 25° | 15° | 20° | — | — |
| 1992 | 30° | 15° | 23° | — | — |
| 1988 | 41° | 26° | 34° | — | — |
| 1984 | 26° | 16° | 21° | — | — |
| 1980coldest | 12° | 2° | 7° | — | — |
| 1976warmest | 60° | 35° | 48° | — | — |
| 1972 | 41° | 33° | 37° | — | — |
14 years of data from DETROIT CITY AP