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Detroit in September

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

61.7 °F

Average:

69.7 °F

Maximum:

77.7 °F

Water temperature in Detroit in September

In the city of Detroit, the month of September is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 61.7°F on September 30, 2022, with an average temperature being 69.7°F and a maximum temperature reaching 77.7°F on September 1, 2021.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. Throughout the month of September, the water temperature gradually gets colder. Starting with an average temperature of 72.0°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily decreases to around 67.7°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Sep 1 72.9°F 74.8°F 69.0°F
Sep 2 72.5°F 74.3°F 69.3°F
Sep 3 72.4°F 73.6°F 69.1°F
Sep 4 72.1°F 71.4°F 70.2°F
Sep 5 72.1°F 70.9°F 71.3°F
Sep 6 72.2°F 71.9°F 72.3°F
Sep 7 72.2°F 71.9°F 74.2°F
Sep 8 71.8°F 71.0°F 72.6°F
Sep 9 71.0°F 68.6°F 71.2°F
Sep 10 70.4°F 68.1°F 70.7°F
Sep 11 69.9°F 66.9°F 69.7°F
Sep 12 69.7°F 67.4°F 69.9°F
Sep 13 69.2°F 67.8°F 69.7°F
Sep 14 69.2°F 69.8°F 69.4°F
Sep 15 69.2°F 70.3°F 68.3°F
Sep 16 69.2°F 70.6°F 68.2°F
Sep 17 69.1°F 71.3°F 68.2°F
Sep 18 69.3°F 71.8°F 68.5°F
Sep 19 69.4°F 71.6°F 68.5°F
Sep 20 69.4°F 72.0°F 68.5°F
Sep 21 69.2°F 71.9°F 67.9°F
Sep 22 69.2°F 72.3°F 67.8°F
Sep 23 68.9°F 72.4°F 67.3°F
Sep 24 68.7°F 72.6°F 69.1°F
Sep 25 68.0°F 72.4°F 68.8°F
Sep 26 67.3°F 70.5°F 67.6°F
Sep 27 67.3°F 69.9°F 67.3°F
Sep 28 66.7°F 69.3°F 66.3°F
Sep 29 66.1°F 68.9°F 65.3°F
Sep 30 65.6°F 68.5°F 64.7°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 35.6°F in Winter, 43.6°F in Spring, 70.6°F in Summer, and 58.5°F in Autumn. September's average temperature is a slight drop from August's average of 74.1°F. In October, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 58.5°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Fraser 38.7°F 15mi
Gibraltar 35.2°F 18mi
Lorain 38.8°F 75mi
Sheffield 38.9°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Detroit