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Detroit, MI Weather on April 11
Detroit hit 86°F on April 11, 1977, nearly 30 degrees above average
April 11, 1977 brought Detroit an unseasonably warm day with a record high of 86°F, a remarkable 28 degrees above the historical average for the date. The extreme contrast in recorded temperatures shows the city's unpredictable spring weather, with a record low of 26°F set just four years earlier in 1973, demonstrating a 60-degree swing between the coldest and warmest readings across the 55 years of data for this date.
What to Expect on April 11
Planning for April 11th in Detroit, MI? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 11 ever in Detroit?
The warmest April 11 in Detroit, MI reached 86°F in 1977. That is 28°F above the long-term average high of 58°F.
What was the coldest April 11 ever in Detroit?
The coldest April 11 in Detroit, MI dropped to 26°F in 1973. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 38°F.
What is the average temperature on April 11 in Detroit?
On April 11, Detroit averages a high of 58°F and a low of 38°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from DETROIT CITY AP.
How many years of weather data are available for April 11 in Detroit?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 11 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.
April 11 Weather History in Detroit
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 64°F | 48°F | 2.21" | -- |
| 2023 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 74°F | 41°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2021 | 62°F | 51°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2020 | 57°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 47°F | 32°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2018 | 57°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 69°F | 46°F | 1.22" | -- |
| 2016 | 60°F | 38°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2015 | 61°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 71°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 40°F | 35°F | 3.1" | -- |
| 2012 | 53°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 74°F | 45°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2010 | 65°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 51°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 72°F | 43°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 2007 | 42°F | 34°F | 1.68" | -- |
| 2006 | 72°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 58°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 46°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 67°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 71°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 56°F | 44°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2000 | 39°F | 31°F | -- | -- |
| 1999 | 44°F | 37°F | -- | -- |
| 1998 | 61°F | 33°F | -- | -- |
| 1997 | 45°F | 37°F | -- | -- |
| 1996 | 76°F | 40°F | -- | -- |
| 1995 | 58°F | 36°F | -- | -- |
| 1994 | 49°F | 37°F | -- | -- |
| 1993 | 48°F | 34°F | -- | -- |
| 1992 | 67°F | 42°F | -- | -- |
| 1991 | 50°F | 30°F | -- | -- |
| 1990 | 43°F | 28°F | -- | -- |
| 1989 | 43°F | 27°F | -- | -- |
| 1988 | 61°F | 36°F | -- | -- |
| 1987 | 57°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 1986 | 59°F | 33°F | -- | -- |
| 1985 | 57°F | 39°F | -- | -- |
| 1984 | 59°F | 30°F | -- | -- |
| 1983 | 49°F | 40°F | -- | -- |
| 1982 | 42°F | 36°F | -- | -- |
| 1981 | 70°F | 52°F | -- | -- |
| 1980 | 50°F | 40°F | -- | -- |
| 1979 | 40°F | 32°F | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 63°F | 44°F | -- | -- |
| 1977 | 86°F | 61°F | -- | -- |
| 1976 | 51°F | 27°F | -- | -- |
| 1975 | 45°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 57°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 43°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 64°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 70°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: DETROIT CITY AP
How Has April 11 Changed?
The last decade has been 4.5°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.