United StatesAverage weather for Detroit in August
It's hot in August in Detroit with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Detroit with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 22°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 33°C, with nights around 22°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Detroit is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
In August, there is an average of 161 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Detroit in August |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
32°C | 30°C | |
 Max. temperature |
33°C | 31°C | |
| Min. temperature |
30°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
161 mm | 79 mm | |
| Rainy days |
11 days | 13 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Detroit?
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Detroit. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
The hurricane season in Detroit runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 38°C in 2023, Detroit reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Detroit
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in August for Detroit, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Detroit
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Detroit, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect about 11 days of precipitation in Detroit.
Daily UV index in August in Detroit
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Detroit, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Detroit over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Detroit, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in August in Detroit over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Detroit, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in August for Detroit
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Detroit. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Detroit by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Detroit. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
