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Detroit, MI Weather on July 17
Detroit hits 101°F on July 17, 2012: A scorching record
July 17 in Detroit has seen extreme temperature swings across 55 years of recorded history. The record high of 101°F set in 2012 stands 16 degrees above the typical average high of 85°F, illustrating how brutally hot summer can turn in the Motor City. Meanwhile, the record low of 53°F recorded in 1978 shows the dramatic opposite, sitting 14 degrees below the average low of 67°F and demonstrating the volatile nature of early summer weather patterns in the region.
What to Expect on July 17
Planning for July 17th in Detroit, MI? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest July 17 ever in Detroit?
The warmest July 17 in Detroit, MI reached 101°F in 2012. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 85°F.
What was the coldest July 17 ever in Detroit?
The coldest July 17 in Detroit, MI dropped to 53°F in 1978. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 67°F.
What is the average temperature on July 17 in Detroit?
On July 17, Detroit averages a high of 85°F and a low of 67°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from DETROIT CITY AP.
How many years of weather data are available for July 17 in Detroit?
We have 55 years of weather records for July 17 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.
July 17 Weather History in Detroit
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 86°F | 70°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 2023 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 80°F | 71°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2021 | 83°F | 66°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2020 | 88°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 89°F | 72°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2018 | 82°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 79°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 85°F | 67°F | 0.79" | -- |
| 2014 | 68°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 91°F | 76°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2012 | 101°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 93°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 90°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 77°F | 60°F | 1.5" | -- |
| 2008 | 90°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 74°F | 67°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2006 | 92°F | 69°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 2005 | 90°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 81°F | 66°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2003 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 91°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 85°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 90°F | 66°F | -- | -- |
| 1999 | 93°F | 76°F | -- | -- |
| 1998 | 84°F | 68°F | -- | -- |
| 1997 | 87°F | 75°F | -- | -- |
| 1996 | 86°F | 71°F | -- | -- |
| 1995 | 87°F | 71°F | -- | -- |
| 1994 | 80°F | 64°F | -- | -- |
| 1993 | 82°F | 61°F | -- | -- |
| 1992 | 77°F | 66°F | -- | -- |
| 1991 | 90°F | 68°F | -- | -- |
| 1990 | 87°F | 69°F | -- | -- |
| 1989 | 86°F | 58°F | -- | -- |
| 1988 | 89°F | 69°F | -- | -- |
| 1987 | 81°F | 62°F | -- | -- |
| 1986 | 95°F | 73°F | -- | -- |
| 1985 | 75°F | 57°F | -- | -- |
| 1984 | 81°F | 66°F | -- | -- |
| 1983 | 92°F | 79°F | -- | -- |
| 1982 | 95°F | 77°F | -- | -- |
| 1981 | 88°F | 65°F | -- | -- |
| 1980 | 83°F | 70°F | -- | -- |
| 1979 | 73°F | 58°F | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 80°F | 53°F | -- | -- |
| 1977 | 88°F | 75°F | -- | -- |
| 1976 | 78°F | 62°F | -- | -- |
| 1975 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 85°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 77°F | 60°F | 0.13" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: DETROIT CITY AP
How Has July 17 Changed?
The last decade has been 4.6°F cooler 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.