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Detroit, MI Weather on May 27
Detroit hits 89°F record high on May 27, 2018
May 27 in Detroit typically brings mild spring weather with average highs near 73°F, but the day has seen dramatic extremes over its 55-year history. The record high of 89°F was set in 2018, showcasing how early summer heat can arrive in late May, while the record low of 37°F in 1994 demonstrates the lingering cold snaps that can still threaten the region during the transition season.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Detroit, MI? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Detroit?
The warmest May 27 in Detroit, MI reached 89°F in 2018. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 73°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Detroit?
The coldest May 27 in Detroit, MI dropped to 37°F in 1994. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 54°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Detroit?
On May 27, Detroit averages a high of 73°F and a low of 54°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from DETROIT CITY AP.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Detroit?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 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.
May 27 Weather History in Detroit
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 74°F | 62°F | 1.83" | -- |
| 2023 | 79°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 79°F | 58°F | 1.42" | -- |
| 2021 | 66°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 82°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 73°F | 47°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 2018 | 89°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 84°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 79°F | 66°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2014 | 85°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 64°F | -- | 1.83" | -- |
| 2012 | 82°F | 58°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2011 | 56°F | 45°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2010 | 84°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 76°F | 59°F | 1.22" | -- |
| 2008 | 72°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 75°F | 58°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2006 | 81°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 76°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 75°F | 48°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2003 | 67°F | 47°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 2002 | 75°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 57°F | 51°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 2000 | 65°F | 56°F | -- | -- |
| 1999 | 81°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 1998 | 83°F | 53°F | -- | -- |
| 1997 | 66°F | 41°F | -- | -- |
| 1996 | 62°F | 49°F | -- | -- |
| 1995 | 70°F | 47°F | -- | -- |
| 1994 | 65°F | 37°F | -- | -- |
| 1993 | 59°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 1992 | 65°F | 43°F | -- | -- |
| 1991 | 84°F | 71°F | -- | -- |
| 1990 | 78°F | 55°F | -- | -- |
| 1989 | 65°F | 49°F | -- | -- |
| 1988 | 83°F | 58°F | -- | -- |
| 1987 | 88°F | 65°F | -- | -- |
| 1986 | 68°F | 63°F | -- | -- |
| 1985 | 73°F | 55°F | -- | -- |
| 1984 | 64°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 1983 | 63°F | 42°F | -- | -- |
| 1982 | 75°F | 63°F | -- | -- |
| 1981 | 67°F | 58°F | -- | -- |
| 1980 | 74°F | 48°F | -- | -- |
| 1979 | 59°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 87°F | 62°F | -- | -- |
| 1977 | 82°F | 54°F | -- | -- |
| 1976 | 74°F | 45°F | -- | -- |
| 1975 | 80°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 65°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 62°F | 53°F | 0.94" | -- |
| 1972 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 62°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: DETROIT CITY AP
How Has May 27 Changed?
The last decade has been 7.0°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.