Weather in Detroit in October
In an average October, Detroit sees a daily high around 61°F and a low around 47°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 61°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 51°F to 70°F |
| Average low | 47°F |
| Typical low range | 38°F to 56°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
87°F
2007-10-08
Lowest
40°F
1993-10-30
Low
Highest
70°F
2018-10-09
Lowest
26°F
1988-10-30
Feels-like
Highest
101°F
2007-10-08
Lowest
15°F
1981-10-24
Humidity
Highest
18.5 g/m³
2019-10-01
Lowest
3.0 g/m³
1988-10-30
Wind
Highest
31 mph
2001-10-25
Lowest
4 mph
1984-10-09
Gust
Highest
62 mph
1988-10-18
Lowest
8 mph
2011-10-05
Precip
Wettest
7.12 in
2001
Driest
0.36 in
2005
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