Detroit is waking up to clear skies and temperatures in the mid-50s Thursday, but the warm start will eventually give way to showers and a cooler pattern. Highs should reach the low to mid-70s before a front moves through during the afternoon and evening.
Afternoon Showers Could Bring Thunder
Thursday stays mostly sunny through early afternoon, with temperatures climbing into the low 70s. Afternoon showers and a few isolated, non-severe thunderstorms are possible.
Outdoor plans may start comfortably warm.
How Unusual Is the Warmth?
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac climate records put Detroit’s normal high for October 29 at 56 degrees and the daily record at 79, set in 2024. Thursday’s forecast high of 74 would be well above normal but below the record, according to National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac climate records.
Friday Brings Sunshine And A Cooler Feel
Thursday night, temperatures are forecast to fall to around 43 degrees. Friday brings sunny skies and a high near 62 with lighter northwest winds.
Halloween Weekend Looks Mostly Dry
Saturday, October 31, should be mostly cloudy with a high near 62 and only a minimal rain chance; trick-or-treating temperatures are expected to be in the mid-to-upper 50s. Sunday stays mild, reaching the mid-60s.
Above-normal temperatures continue into Monday, when partly sunny skies and a high near 66 are expected. Rain chances increase Monday night and Tuesday, but the broader pattern remains mild for early November.
