What sort of August weather should we expect around Michigan this summer?
The National Weather Service and NOAA released their monthly weather outlook for August 2024. The predictions are based on probability vs. normal averages, and can help show possible trends in the longer range forecast.
Here’s what the outlook released on July 18, 2024 says about Michigan. The outlook is valid for the entire month of August.
Michigan temperature outlook for August 2024
The NOAA outlook calls for a 40-50% chance that nearly all of Michigan will see above average temperatures in August. In fact, most of the U.S. is listed in higher probability to see warmer-than-average weather.
The average high temp in August in Detroit is 81 degrees. The average low is 63.
Michigan precipitation outlook for August 2024
The NOAA outlook shows an equal chance for average precipitation for all of Michigan, meaning we’re likely to see about our normal amount of rain in August
Detroit typically sees about 3.26 inches of rain in August.
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