Weather on September 3
Detroit, MI
55 Years of Data
About This Date
September 3rd in Detroit, MI typically brings warm fall weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 60°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest September 3rd was in 2011 (84°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (56°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 20% of September 3rd dates historically, with the wettest September 3rd recording 1.14" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for September 3rd in Detroit, MI? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83° | 57° | 70° | 0.14" | — |
| 2024 | 75° | 53° | 64° | — | — |
| 2023 | 90° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 2022 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 2021 | 74° | 55° | 64° | — | — |
| 2020 | 85° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 2019 | 78° | 62° | 70° | 0.16" | — |
| 2018 | 90° | 72° | 81° | 0.63" | — |
| 2017 | 76° | 56° | 66° | 0.02" | — |
| 2016 | 75° | 55° | 65° | — | — |
| 2015 | 88° | 68° | 78° | 1.14" | — |
| 2014 | 75° | 60° | 68° | 0.22" | — |
| 2013 | 79° | 59° | 69° | — | — |
| 2012 | 87° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 2011warmest | 96° | 72° | 84° | 0.14" | — |
| 2010 | 78° | 60° | 69° | 0.06" | — |
| 2009 | 78° | 55° | 67° | — | — |
| 2008 | 93° | 63° | 78° | 0.15" | — |
| 2007 | 87° | 63° | 75° | — | — |
| 2006 | 74° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 2005 | 80° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 2004 | 83° | 66° | 74° | — | — |
| 2003 | 78° | 60° | 69° | — | — |
| 2002 | 87° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 2001 | 84° | 59° | 72° | 0.08" | — |
| 2000 | 86° | 35° | 61° | — | — |
| 1999 | 89° | 60° | 75° | — | — |
| 1998 | 78° | 58° | 68° | — | — |
| 1997 | 68° | 52° | 60° | — | — |
| 1996 | 86° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1995 | 83° | 63° | 73° | — | — |
| 1994 | 71° | 51° | 61° | — | — |
| 1993 | 70° | 60° | 65° | — | — |
| 1992 | 80° | 65° | 72° | — | — |
| 1991 | 85° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 1990 | 75° | 59° | 67° | — | — |
| 1989 | 74° | 55° | 64° | — | — |
| 1988 | 72° | 64° | 68° | — | — |
| 1987 | 74° | 49° | 61° | — | — |
| 1986 | 85° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 1985 | 86° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 1984 | 75° | 60° | 68° | — | — |
| 1983 | 88° | 62° | 75° | — | — |
| 1982 | 72° | 57° | 64° | — | — |
| 1981 | 70° | 66° | 68° | — | — |
| 1980 | 78° | 61° | 69° | — | — |
| 1979 | 78° | 62° | 70° | — | — |
| 1978 | 82° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 1977 | 78° | 63° | 70° | — | — |
| 1976 | 81° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 1975 | 71° | 53° | 62° | — | — |
| 1974coldest | 63° | 49° | 56° | 0.1" | — |
| 1973 | 92° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 1972 | 69° | 50° | 60° | — | — |
| 1971 | 78° | 70° | 74° | — | — |
Detroit, MI Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Detroit, MI Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Detroit, MI Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
Best Time to Visit Detroit, MI
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What to expect on September 3rd
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
September 3rd outlook →