Weather in Detroit in August
In an average August, Detroit sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 63°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 73°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 63°F |
| Typical low range | 56°F to 71°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
61°F
1986-08-28
Low
Highest
79°F
2006-08-01
Lowest
41°F
1982-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
127°F
2006-08-01
Lowest
35°F
1982-08-29
Humidity
Highest
22.3 g/m³
2006-08-01
Lowest
6.5 g/m³
1986-08-28
Wind
Highest
21 mph
1992-08-08
Lowest
3 mph
1993-08-07
Gust
Highest
48 mph
1986-08-27
Lowest
9 mph
2003-08-14
Precip
Wettest
8.35 in
1987
Driest
0.93 in
2010
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