Weather in Detroit in October
In an average October, Detroit sees a daily high around 61°F and a low around 45°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 61°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 49°F to 72°F |
| Average low | 45°F |
| Typical low range | 35°F to 55°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
88°F
2007-10-08
Lowest
37°F
1997-10-27
Low
Highest
70°F
2017-10-04
Lowest
24°F
1988-10-30
Feels-like
Highest
102°F
2007-10-08
Lowest
14°F
1981-10-24
Humidity
Highest
18.1 g/m³
2018-10-09
Lowest
3.0 g/m³
1988-10-30
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2001-10-16
Lowest
4 mph
1997-10-18
Gust
Highest
56 mph
1981-10-18
Lowest
9 mph
1997-10-18
Precip
Wettest
7.31 in
2001
Driest
0.32 in
2005
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