Weather in Detroit, Michigan, United States in October
In an average October, Detroit sees a daily high around 61°F and a low around 43°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 61°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 50°F to 72°F |
| Average low | 43°F |
| Typical low range | 34°F to 51°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
87°F
2007-10-08
Lowest
37°F
1997-10-27
Low
Highest
69°F
2007-10-08
Lowest
23°F
1988-10-30
Feels-like
Highest
102°F
2007-10-07
Lowest
12°F
1996-10-31
Humidity
Highest
18.3 g/m³
2019-10-01
Lowest
3.1 g/m³
1988-10-30
Wind
Highest
37 mph
2012-10-30
Lowest
4 mph
1984-10-13
Precip
Wettest
6.20 in
2001
Driest
0.58 in
2005
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