All data are in degrees Fahrenheit

en

Detroit in February

Find out everything about the water temperature in Detroit in February. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in February for the last two years. Compare the current month's water temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in February
Minimum:

32.0 °F

Average:

34.0 °F

Maximum:

38.0 °F

Water temperature in Detroit in February

In the city of Detroit, the month of February is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 32.0°F on February 1, 2014, with an average temperature being 34.0°F and a maximum temperature reaching 38.0°F on February 26, 2017.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In February, the water temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 34.0°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Feb 1 33.3°F 33.6°F 33.8°F
Feb 2 33.3°F 33.6°F 33.6°F
Feb 3 33.4°F 33.6°F 33.6°F
Feb 4 33.6°F 33.6°F 33.5°F
Feb 5 33.7°F 34.4°F 33.5°F
Feb 6 33.7°F 34.4°F 33.5°F
Feb 7 33.8°F 34.7°F 33.6°F
Feb 8 33.8°F 34.9°F 33.6°F
Feb 9 34.0°F 36.4°F 33.6°F
Feb 10 34.0°F 36.6°F 33.6°F
Feb 11 34.0°F 36.9°F 33.7°F
Feb 12 33.9°F 36.7°F 33.9°F
Feb 13 34.0°F 36.8°F 34.2°F
Feb 14 33.9°F 36.6°F 34.5°F
Feb 15 33.9°F 37.0°F 34.8°F
Feb 16 34.1°F 36.2°F 37.4°F
Feb 17 34.2°F 35.9°F 37.3°F
Feb 18 34.1°F 35.6°F 37.2°F
Feb 19 34.1°F 35.5°F 36.5°F
Feb 20 34.2°F 34.7°F 36.1°F
Feb 21 34.2°F 34.3°F 36.1°F
Feb 22 34.0°F 34.0°F 35.7°F
Feb 23 34.1°F 34.0°F 35.6°F
Feb 24 34.3°F 34.8°F 36.1°F
Feb 25 34.4°F 34.7°F 35.4°F
Feb 26 34.4°F 34.8°F 35.3°F
Feb 27 34.5°F 35.2°F 34.5°F
Feb 28 34.5°F 36.5°F 34.0°F
Feb 29 34.1°F 36.1°F

Water temperature in Detroit by month

In Detroit, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 38. The warmest water in Detroit was recorded on August 30, 2021, reaching a 78.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 4, 2018, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 35.7°F in Winter, 43.6°F in Spring, 70.5°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn. February's temperature is a dip compared to warmer January at 34.3°F and March at 36.0°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Fraser 56.5°F 15mi
Gibraltar 60.4°F 18mi
Lorain 62.5°F 75mi
Sheffield 62.5°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Detroit