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Detroit in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Detroit in February and see if it is worth visiting.
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February

Weather in Detroit in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Detroit in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +36°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 3 snowy days in the month and around 29 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+36°F
Avg. max. temperature
-11°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
25 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Detroit has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Detroit in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Detroit for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +36°F with a maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +5°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +36°F.

Is Detroit warm or cold in February?

Detroit is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +32°F to +36°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +19°F to +21°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Detroit, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Detroit in February

Detroit weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+32°F+36°F+45°F
Min. temperature
-17°F-11°F-2°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+68°F+82°F
Rainfall
25 mm25 mm47 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
74%71%67%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
347
Cloudy days
231918
Rainy days
224
Snowy days
332

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +32°F to +36°F during the day. The rainfall amount in February stays the same as in the previous month with a 25 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 3 to 4.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Detroit in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Detroit is gradually increasing during February, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Detroit based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 43% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 53 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Detroit wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 99 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Detroit based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 21% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 29 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Detroit.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Detroit?

This is the weather in Detroit in February 2023:
1 February
☀️
+44°F
2 February
🌧️
+42°F
3 February
🌨️
+28°F
4 February
🌨️
+21°F
5 February
☁️
+22°F
6 February
☀️
+32°F
7 February
☀️
+33°F
8 February
🌨️
+31°F
9 February
☀️
+41°F
10 February
☁️
+38°F
11 February
☁️
+38°F
12 February
☁️
+37°F
13 February
🌨️
+21°F
14 February
☀️
+21°F
15 February
☀️
+27°F
16 February
☀️
+49°F
17 February
🌧️
+48°F
18 February
☀️
+24°F
19 February
🌨️
+29°F
20 February
☀️
+44°F
21 February
☀️
+43°F
22 February
🌧️
+51°F
23 February
☁️
+53°F
24 February
☁️
+27°F
25 February
🌨️
+27°F
26 February
☁️
+33°F
27 February
☀️
+40°F
28 February
☀️
+35°F
In February 2023 Detroit had 12 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +36°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +21°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Detroit climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Detroit in February has changed quite a lot over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2015 (+25°F) and the highest in 2017 (+49°F). The driest year was 1982 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Detroit in February:

Is February a good time to visit Detroit?

It’s always a good time to visit Detroit, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Detroit in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Detroit rainy in February?

Detroit is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Detroit in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Detroit in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Detroit

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Detroit, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.