Weather in Detroit in May
In an average May, Detroit sees a daily high around 68°F and a low around 52°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 68°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 57°F to 80°F |
| Average low | 52°F |
| Typical low range | 42°F to 62°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
91°F
1987-05-29
Lowest
44°F
2023-05-02
Low
Highest
75°F
1991-05-29
Lowest
30°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
106°F
2012-05-28
Lowest
18°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.4 g/m³
1991-05-26
Lowest
3.3 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
34 mph
1997-05-01
Lowest
4 mph
2003-05-25
Gust
Highest
57 mph
1990-05-10
Lowest
10 mph
1980-05-02
Precip
Wettest
6.65 in
1989
Driest
1.42 in
1988
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