Weather in Detroit, Michigan, United States in May
In an average May, Detroit sees a daily high around 67°F and a low around 46°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 67°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 56°F to 78°F |
| Average low | 46°F |
| Typical low range | 37°F to 56°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
88°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
42°F
2020-05-08
Low
Highest
70°F
1991-05-30
Lowest
26°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
102°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
12°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.0 g/m³
1989-05-31
Lowest
3.6 g/m³
2020-05-08
Wind
Highest
39 mph
2018-05-04
Lowest
4 mph
1990-05-23
Precip
Wettest
7.54 in
2004
Driest
0.97 in
1988
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