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Detroit weather

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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
74°
Clear
Feels 71° · Wind 7 mph · Humidity 46%
AmericanNOAA GFS
75°
Clear
Feels 71° · Wind 6 mph · Humidity 36%
EuropeanECMWF
71°
Clear
Feels 70° · Wind 3 mph · Humidity 51%

Latest for Detroit: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 74° Clear · American (NOAA GFS): 75° Clear · European (ECMWF): 71° Clear.

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Detroit and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Detroit, MI is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 82°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 25°F), with roughly 38 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Detroit right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Detroit climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
35°
25°
Feb
43°
26°
Mar
47°
31°
Apr
59°
41°
May
71°
51°
Jun
79°
61°
Jul
82°
65°
Aug
79°
63°
Sep
75°
60°
Oct
63°
48°
Nov
50°
37°
Dec
41°
32°

Which forecast is most accurate in Detroit?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
81
/100rank #1
86±1.4°F97±1.0 mph6581% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
73
/100rank #2
85±1.5°F92±2.4 mph4771% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Detroit today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Detroit today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Detroit today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Detroit and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Detroit?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Detroit forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Detroit?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Detroit, with average highs around 82°F.
How cold does Detroit get?
The coldest month in Detroit is Jan, when overnight lows average about 25°F.
How much rain does Detroit get?
Detroit sees roughly 38 in of precipitation a year, with Apr usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

NWSNational Weather Service
Open model · shown above ✓AWAccuWeather
Closed model · open ↗↗TWCThe Weather Channel
Closed model · open ↗↗

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