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Detroit, MI Weather on October 10
Detroit hit 80°F on October 10, 2010 - a striking 16 degrees above normal
October 10, 2010 stands out as an exceptionally warm day in Detroit's 55-year weather record for this date, when temperatures soared to 80°F, far exceeding the average high of 64°F. The contrast is equally dramatic at the low end, where 1993 recorded a chilly 32°F, demonstrating the 48-degree swing possible in early autumn weather across Detroit's recorded history. This range underscores how volatile October weather can be in the Motor City.
What to Expect on October 10
Planning for October 10th in Detroit, MI? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 10 ever in Detroit?
The warmest October 10 in Detroit, MI reached 80°F in 2018. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 64°F.
What was the coldest October 10 ever in Detroit?
The coldest October 10 in Detroit, MI dropped to 32°F in 1993. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 47°F.
What is the average temperature on October 10 in Detroit?
On October 10, Detroit averages a high of 64°F and a low of 47°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from DETROIT CITY AP.
How many years of weather data are available for October 10 in Detroit?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 10 in Detroit, MI, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 10 Weather History in Detroit
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68°F | 42°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2024 | 64°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 55°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 66°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 78°F | 66°F | 0.26" | -- |
| 2020 | 76°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 70°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 80°F | 67°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2017 | 69°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 60°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 63°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 62°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 75°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 54°F | 38°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2011 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 80°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 57°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 70°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 59°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 61°F | 49°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2005 | 58°F | 52°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2004 | 62°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 72°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 71°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 68°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 63°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 73°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 1998 | 68°F | 42°F | -- | -- |
| 1997 | 67°F | 51°F | -- | -- |
| 1996 | 53°F | 40°F | -- | -- |
| 1995 | 73°F | 52°F | -- | -- |
| 1994 | 56°F | 38°F | -- | -- |
| 1993 | 51°F | 32°F | -- | -- |
| 1992 | 60°F | 51°F | -- | -- |
| 1991 | 63°F | 51°F | -- | -- |
| 1990 | 62°F | 47°F | -- | -- |
| 1989 | 58°F | 47°F | -- | -- |
| 1988 | 63°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 1987 | 50°F | 40°F | -- | -- |
| 1986 | 59°F | 41°F | -- | -- |
| 1985 | 63°F | 44°F | -- | -- |
| 1984 | 70°F | 56°F | -- | -- |
| 1983 | 57°F | 40°F | -- | -- |
| 1982 | 68°F | 61°F | -- | -- |
| 1981 | 57°F | 50°F | -- | -- |
| 1980 | 67°F | 38°F | -- | -- |
| 1979 | 50°F | 38°F | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 71°F | 50°F | -- | -- |
| 1977 | 60°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 1976 | 57°F | 44°F | -- | -- |
| 1975 | 72°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 71°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 73°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 57°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 60°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: DETROIT CITY AP
How Has October 10 Changed?
The last decade has been 2.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Detroit, MI, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.