Weather in Detroit in August
In an average August, Detroit sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 66°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 74°F to 86°F |
| Average low | 66°F |
| Typical low range | 59°F to 73°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
2001-08-08
Lowest
63°F
1986-08-28
Low
Highest
81°F
2006-08-01
Lowest
46°F
1982-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
125°F
1988-08-17
Lowest
40°F
1982-08-29
Humidity
Highest
23.2 g/m³
2006-08-01
Lowest
6.6 g/m³
1986-08-28
Wind
Highest
23 mph
1989-08-04
Lowest
4 mph
1993-08-07
Gust
Highest
47 mph
1986-08-27
Lowest
8 mph
2024-08-13
Precip
Wettest
7.43 in
2007
Driest
1.22 in
2025
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