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Detroit, MI Weather: 74° Thursday, Clocks Fall Back Sunday Nov 1
Detroit, MI – Metro Detroit residents can expect a mild final week of October, with temperatures climbing into the 70s before Halloween weekend. Patchy fog could affect Monday morning travel, while a
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-26T08:23:58.654Z
Detroit, MI – Metro Detroit residents can expect a mild final week of October, with temperatures climbing into the 70s before Halloween weekend. Patchy fog could affect Monday morning travel, while a chance of rain returns Sunday as daylight saving time comes to an end.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for the Detroit area, temperatures will reach approximately 67 degrees Monday before cooling slightly Tuesday. A warming trend begins Wednesday, with Thursday expected to become the warmest day of the week at 74 degrees.
Monday, October 26, begins with patchy fog before 10 a.m., potentially reducing visibility for commuters across Detroit and nearby Wayne County communities. Conditions should improve as partly sunny skies develop, with afternoon temperatures reaching 67 degrees.
Tuesday brings partly sunny skies and a high near 62 degrees, with east northeast winds around 7 mph. Overnight temperatures remain relatively mild, falling to approximately 49 degrees.
Wednesday marks the beginning of a warmer stretch, with partly sunny skies and highs near 70 degrees. Thursday temperatures climb further to around 74 degrees, providing an unusually mild feeling afternoon for late October.
Friday remains pleasant, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 69 degrees.
Halloween arrives Saturday, October 31, with partly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 68 degrees. Evening conditions turn mostly cloudy, with overnight lows around 52 degrees and a chance of rain developing.
Sunday, November 1, brings mostly cloudy skies, highs near 67 degrees and another chance of rain.
The weekend also marks the end of daylight saving time across Michigan. At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m., returning the state to Eastern Standard Time.
Residents will gain an additional hour overnight, although sunsets will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock beginning Sunday evening.
For Metro Detroit, the combination of mild afternoon temperatures, comfortable Halloween conditions and Sunday's time change makes this a week of notable seasonal transitions.
Detroit Five Day Weather Forecast Monday, October 26: Patchy fog before 10 a.m., followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 67°F. North northeast winds around 6 mph during the afternoon. Monday night becomes partly cloudy, with a low near 45°F.
Tuesday, October 27: Partly sunny, with a high near 62°F. East northeast winds around 7 mph. Mostly cloudy Tuesday night, with temperatures falling to approximately 49°F.
Wednesday, October 28: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high near 70°F. Mostly cloudy Wednesday night, with a low around 52°F.
Thursday, October 29: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74°F, making it the warmest day in the supplied forecast. Mostly cloudy Thursday night, with a low near 56°F.
Friday, October 30: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69°F. Partly cloudy Friday night, with temperatures dropping to approximately 51°F.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween: Partly sunny, with a high near 68°F. Mostly cloudy Saturday night, with a low around 52°F and a chance of rain.
Sunday, November 1 — Daylight Saving Time Ends: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67°F and a chance of rain. Clocks move backward one hour at 2 a.m. local time, returning to 1 a.m. as Eastern Standard Time begins. Metro Detroit residents gain an extra hour overnight, while sunset occurs approximately one hour earlier by the clock.
November 2 8 NOAA Extended Outlook NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures across Michigan during November 2 8, suggesting Metro Detroit could continue experiencing relatively mild conditions into the first full week of November.
Above normal precipitation is also favored across Michigan during the period, although the outlook does not specify exact rainfall totals or which days precipitation may occur.
The agency's separate November 2 8 hazard outlook identifies a slight risk of high winds across portions of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region during November 2 4. The outlined risk area approaches Michigan's western Great Lakes region but does not establish a specific high wind threat for Detroit.
No significant snow hazard is highlighted for Metro Detroit in the supplied NOAA outlook.
Residents should continue monitoring updated National Weather Service forecasts as the region approaches Halloween weekend and the beginning of November.