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Michigan Weather: Rain, Then 50s Nov. 4–8 for Detroit
Detroit, MI – Detroit residents can expect a sharp change in weather Wednesday, November 4, as widespread rain and gusty winds move into southeastern Michigan following a warm Election Day. Rain chanc
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-11-03T09:31:45.959Z
Detroit, MI – Detroit residents can expect a sharp change in weather Wednesday, November 4, as widespread rain and gusty winds move into southeastern Michigan following a warm Election Day. Rain chances will climb to 90%, with wind gusts potentially reaching 29 mph before cooler temperatures settle in later this week.
According to the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac office, temperatures will reach approximately 75 degrees Tuesday, November 3, before falling to around 69 degrees Wednesday. Rain is expected throughout the day, with additional showers continuing into Wednesday night.
Rain Chances Reach 90% Wednesday Wednesday will bring the most significant rainfall in the current forecast, with precipitation chances reaching 90%.
Forecasters expect rainfall amounts between one quarter and one half inch during the day.
South winds of 11 to 16 mph could gust as high as 29 mph, creating breezy conditions during periods of rainfall.
The combination of rain and gusty winds could make travel more difficult, particularly during the morning and afternoon commute.
Wednesday night brings another 70% chance of rain, mainly between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Temperatures will fall to around 53 degrees, with southwest winds of 8 to 15 mph and gusts again reaching 29 mph.
Cooler Temperatures Follow Thursday Conditions improve Thursday, November 5, with partly sunny skies and a high near 64 degrees.
Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 49 degrees.
Friday, November 6, brings another chance of rain, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 59 degrees.
A chance of rain continues Friday night before 1 a.m., with temperatures dropping to around 43 degrees.
Weekend Brings November Chill Saturday, November 7, is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 55 degrees.
Saturday night will turn colder, with temperatures falling to around 40 degrees.
Sunday, November 8, brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 56 degrees, followed by a low near 39 degrees Sunday night.
Monday, November 9, remains mostly sunny with a high near 56 degrees.
The shift from Tuesday's forecast high of 75 degrees to Saturday's 55 degrees represents a 20 degree decline in daytime temperatures.
Full Detroit Weather Outlook: November 3–9, 2026 Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day: Mostly cloudy early, gradually becoming sunny with a high near 75°F. South southwest winds 9–14 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. Tuesday night brings increasing clouds, a low near 61°F and wind gusts up to 24 mph. Wednesday, November 4: Rain with a 90% precipitation chance. High near 69°F. South winds 11–16 mph, gusting up to 29 mph. Rainfall amounts between 0.25 and 0.50 inches possible. Wednesday night brings a 70% chance of rain, mainly between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., with a low near 53°F and gusts up to 29 mph. Thursday, November 5: Partly sunny with a high near 64°F. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 49°F. Friday, November 6: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and a high near 59°F. Friday night brings another chance of rain before 1 a.m., with a low near 43°F. Saturday, November 7: Partly sunny with a high near 55°F. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 40°F. Sunday, November 8: Mostly sunny with a high near 56°F. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 39°F. Monday, November 9: Mostly sunny with a high near 56°F