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Southeast Michigan Weather: Detroit Records 5.9 Inches Snow in November 2025
Detroit, MI – Snowfall in the Detroit area reached nearly three times its normal November amount in 2025, bringing an unusually snowy start to the colder season across southeastern Michigan.
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-10-24T10:02:32.491Z
Detroit, MI – Snowfall in the Detroit area reached nearly three times its normal November amount in 2025, bringing an unusually snowy start to the colder season across southeastern Michigan.
According to National Weather Service climate statistics, Detroit recorded 5.9 inches of snow during November 2025, compared with a normal monthly total of approximately 1.9 inches. The difference placed snowfall 4.0 inches above normal, or roughly 211% higher than the typical amount.
The report also documented a daily snow depth record during the month, alongside several periods of freezing temperatures.
Late November Snow Adds to Monthly Total The largest single day snowfall occurred Saturday, Nov. 29, when Detroit recorded 2.9 inches.
Another 0.7 inches followed Sunday, Nov. 30, bringing the final two days' combined snowfall to 3.6 inches.
Earlier in the month, Nov. 9 produced 2.2 inches, accounting for another substantial portion of the monthly total.
Overall, four days recorded at least one tenth of an inch of snow.
Detroit Breaks Daily Snow Depth Record The National Weather Service identified one daily record broken during November.
On Nov. 10, Detroit recorded one inch of snow depth, surpassing the previous daily record of zero inches established in 1951.
The monthly report also showed that temperatures dropped to 23 degrees at their coldest point.
Detroit's average November temperature was 40.8 degrees, slightly below normal, while the average high reached 48.4 degrees and the average low was 33.2 degrees.
Temperatures fell to freezing or below on 16 days.
What the Snowfall Means Although Detroit's November snowfall was well above normal, the monthly total remained below the city's historical November snowfall record.
The statistics highlight how early season snow can accumulate rapidly, even when monthly temperatures remain relatively close to normal.
For residents across Wayne County and the greater Detroit metropolitan area, November 2025 provided an example of how winter conditions can develop before December.
These historical observations do not indicate what snowfall will occur during November 2026.