What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Detroit, MI?

The record high temperature in Detroit, MI is 105°F, recorded on June 26, 1988.

What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in Detroit, MI?

The record low temperature in Detroit, MI is -21°F, recorded on January 21, 1984.

Historical Weather in Detroit, MI

Name: Detroit, MI Temperature Records
Creator: NOAA

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Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Detroit, MI, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 84°F / Low: 65°F

Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 32°F / Low: 20°F

Jan

32°/ 20°

💧 3.8"

❄️ 1.2"

Feb

35°/ 21°

💧 4.4"

❄️ 1.4"

Mar

46°/ 29°

💧 6.2"

❄️ 1.4"

Apr

58°/ 39°

💧 6.1"

❄️ 1.0"

May

70°/ 50°

💧 7.0"

Jun

80°/ 60°

💧 7.9"

Jul

84°/ 65°

💧 7.8"

Aug

82°/ 64°

💧 9.3"

Sep

75°/ 57°

💧 8.5"

Oct

62°/ 45°

💧 5.3"

Nov

49°/ 35°

💧 6.2"

❄️ 1.1"

Dec

38°/ 26°

💧 4.9"

❄️ 1.4"

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Detroit, MI Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Detroit, MI Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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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.

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Detroit Temperature Records

Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Detroit, MI is 105°F, set on June 26, 1988.
Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Detroit, MI is -21°F, set on January 21, 1984.
Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from NOAA weather station: DETROIT CITY AP.

All-Time Record High

105°F

June 26, 1988

All-Time Record Low

-21°F

January 21, 1984

Monthly Temperature Records in Detroit

Month	Record High	Record Low
January	65°F(2008)	-21°F(1984)
February	74°F(2024)	-17°F(2019)
March	89°F(2012)	-9°F(2003)
April	90°F(1990)	10°F(1982)
May	95°F(2006)	23°F(1978)
June	105°F(1988)	36°F(1980)
July	103°F(1995)	41°F(2001)
August	102°F(2001)	38°F(1982)
September	100°F(2002)	29°F(1993)
October	91°F(2007)	17°F(1974)
November	79°F(2015)	4°F(1976)
December	70°F(1998)	-10°F(1977)