Weather in Detroit in May
In an average May, Detroit sees a daily high around 69°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 69°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 56°F to 82°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 61°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
92°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
43°F
2023-05-02
Low
Highest
73°F
2024-05-22
Lowest
28°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
111°F
2011-05-30
Lowest
16°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.1 g/m³
1991-05-26
Lowest
3.1 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
27 mph
1990-05-10
Lowest
4 mph
2005-05-17
Gust
Highest
56 mph
2018-05-04
Lowest
10 mph
2012-05-14
Precip
Wettest
8.48 in
2004
Driest
1.68 in
1988
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