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Detroit in March

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

32.0 °F

Average:

36.0 °F

Maximum:

43.0 °F

Water temperature in Detroit in March

In the city of Detroit, the month of March is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 32.0°F on March 1, 2014, with an average temperature being 36.0°F and a maximum temperature reaching 43.0°F on March 30, 2021.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In March, the water temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 36.0°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Mar 1 34.5°F 36.2°F 34.4°F
Mar 2 34.8°F 36.3°F 34.8°F
Mar 3 34.8°F 37.0°F 34.7°F
Mar 4 34.7°F 37.0°F 34.8°F
Mar 5 34.8°F 37.9°F 34.9°F
Mar 6 34.7°F 38.1°F 34.7°F
Mar 7 34.7°F 38.1°F 34.8°F
Mar 8 35.2°F 39.3°F 37.1°F
Mar 9 35.3°F 38.4°F 36.9°F
Mar 10 35.7°F 38.2°F 36.5°F
Mar 11 35.9°F 39.0°F 36.4°F
Mar 12 36.0°F 39.8°F 36.6°F
Mar 13 36.0°F 40.3°F 36.6°F
Mar 14 36.2°F 41.8°F 36.5°F
Mar 15 36.0°F 40.7°F 36.2°F
Mar 16 36.2°F 42.3°F 35.9°F
Mar 17 36.4°F 42.2°F 35.0°F
Mar 18 35.9°F 41.0°F 35.7°F
Mar 19 35.8°F 40.5°F 35.7°F
Mar 20 36.1°F 40.2°F 35.5°F
Mar 21 36.6°F 40.1°F 35.5°F
Mar 22 36.8°F 39.8°F 35.4°F
Mar 23 36.5°F 39.4°F 36.1°F
Mar 24 36.3°F 38.8°F 36.3°F
Mar 25 36.6°F 38.1°F 36.5°F
Mar 26 36.9°F 38.0°F 36.7°F
Mar 27 37.0°F 37.9°F 37.0°F
Mar 28 36.8°F 38.2°F 37.9°F
Mar 29 37.2°F 38.6°F 38.6°F
Mar 30 37.5°F 39.0°F 38.2°F
Mar 31 37.8°F 38.9°F 38.8°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 37. 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, 70.6°F in Summer, and 58.4°F in Autumn. The average temperature in March is slightly warmer than February's average of 34.0°F. And in April, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 42.4°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Fraser 51.2°F 15mi
Gibraltar 51.0°F 18mi
Lorain 53.2°F 75mi
Sheffield 53.3°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Detroit