Detroit, MI All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Detroit, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 102.9°F (39°C) | June 25, 1988 and July 14, 1995 |
| Record Low | -16.9°F (-27°C) | January 19, 1994 |
| Lowest High | -4°F (-20°C) | January 19, 1994 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | July 20, 1977 and August 2, 1988 and August 1, 2006 |
| Highest Mean | 90.5°F (32°C) | July 21, 2011 |
| Lowest Mean | -10.4°F (-24°C) | January 19, 1994 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.07" (103.4 mm) | September 29, 2016 |
| Max in One Month | 7.94" (201.7 mm) | August 2016 |
| Least in One Month | 0.06" (1.5 mm) | September 2024 |
| Max in One Year | 41.49" (1053.9 mm) | 2011 |
| Least in One Year | 20.44" (519.2 mm) | 1971 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 18.0" (45.7 cm) | December 1, 1974 |
| Max in One Month | 25.4" (64.4 cm) | December 1974 |
| Max in One Season | 51.5" (130.7 cm) | 1974-75 |
| Max in One Year | 46.9" (119.2 cm) | 1974 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.4" (3.6 cm) | November 9, 1971 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.4" (3.6 cm) | November 9, 1971 |
| Latest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | April 24, 1971 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | April 24, 1971 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – January 9, 1987 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at DETROIT CITY AP (5 mi from Detroit, MI). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Detroit, MI?
The all-time record high in Detroit, MI is 102.9°F (39°C), set on June 25, 1988 and July 14, 1995.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Detroit, MI?
The all-time record low in Detroit, MI is -16.9°F (-27°C), set on January 19, 1994.
What is the most rain Detroit, MI has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Detroit, MI is 4.07 inches, on September 29, 2016.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Detroit, MI?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Detroit, MI is 18.0 inches, on December 1, 1974.
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