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Olathe, KS vs Detroit, MI

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On average, there are 183 sunny days per year in Detroit. Olathe averages 217 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Detroit, Michigan gets 33.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Olathe, Kansas gets 40.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Detroit averages 33 inches of snow per year. Olathe averages 13.2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Detroit, Michigan
Summer High: the July high is around 83.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.5
Rain: averages 33.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year

Olathe, Kansas
Summer High: the July high is around 88.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20.3
Rain: averages 40.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13.2 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Detroit

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Detroit is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Michigan.

6.9 / 10

June, August and September are the most pleasant months in Detroit, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Olathe

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Olathe is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Kansas.

7.3 / 10

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Olathe, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Olathe, KS	Detroit, MI
January	39° / 20°	32° / 19°
February	44° / 24°	35° / 20°
March	55° / 33°	45° / 27°
April	65° / 44°	58° / 38°
May	75° / 55°	69° / 48°
June	83° / 64°	79° / 58°
July	88° / 69°	84° / 63°
August	88° / 67°	82° / 62°
September	79° / 58°	74° / 54°
October	67° / 47°	61° / 42°
November	54° / 34°	49° / 33°
December	41° / 23°	36° / 24°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Olathe / Detroit

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	27 / 28	5 / 11	2 / 7
February	0 / 0	22 / 25	5 / 9	2 / 6
March	0 / 0	14 / 23	7 / 10	1 / 3
April	0 / 0	3 / 7	9 / 12	0 / 1
May	0 / 0	0 / 1	11 / 11	0 / 0
June	4 / 2	0 / 0	10 / 10	0 / 0
July	12 / 4	0 / 0	8 / 10	0 / 0
August	12 / 3	0 / 0	8 / 9	0 / 0
September	3 / 0	0 / 0	8 / 9	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	2 / 3	8 / 10	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	13 / 14	6 / 11	1 / 1
December	0 / 0	26 / 26	6 / 12	2 / 5

July is the hottest month for Olathe with an average high temperature of 88.1°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Kansas. In Olathe, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Olathe are September, May and June.

July is the hottest month for Detroit with an average high temperature of 83.5°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Michigan. In Detroit, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Detroit are June, August and September.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Olathe with an average of 20.3°. This is warmer than most places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Detroit with an average of 18.5°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Olathe, there are 30.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Kansas.

In Detroit, there are 9.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Michigan.

In Olathe, there are 105.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Detroit, there are 126.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Olathe, there are 2.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Detroit, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

June is the wettest month in Olathe with 5.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 40.9 inches in Olathe means that it is wetter than most places in Kansas.

June is the wettest month in Detroit with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 33.5 inches in Detroit means that it is about average compared to other places in Michigan.

May is the rainiest month in Olathe with 10.9 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.9 rainy days. There are 90.0 rainy days annually in Olathe, which is rainier than most places in Kansas. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

December is the rainiest month in Detroit with 12.1 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.0 rainy days. There are 125.2 rainy days annually in Detroit, which is less rainy than most places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Olathe means that it is less snowy than most places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 33.0 inches in Detroit means that it is one of the least snowy places in Michigan.

January is the snowiest month in Olathe with 4.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Detroit with 10.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Olathe, KS vs Detroit, MI

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Olathe / Detroit

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Olathe with an average of 20.3°. This is warmer than most places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Detroit with an average of 18.5°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Olathe, there are 30.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Kansas.

In Detroit, there are 9.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Michigan.

In Olathe, there are 105.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Detroit, there are 126.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Olathe, there are 2.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Detroit, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Olathe means that it is less snowy than most places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 33.0 inches in Detroit means that it is one of the least snowy places in Michigan.

January is the snowiest month in Olathe with 4.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Detroit with 10.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Olathe / Detroit

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Olathe with an average of 20.3°. This is warmer than most places in Kansas.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Detroit with an average of 18.5°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Olathe, there are 30.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Kansas.In Detroit, there are 9.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Michigan.

In Olathe, there are 105.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.In Detroit, there are 126.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Olathe, there are 2.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.In Detroit, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Olathe means that it is less snowy than most places in Kansas.An annual snowfall of 33.0 inches in Detroit means that it is one of the least snowy places in Michigan.

January is the snowiest month in Olathe with 4.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.January is the snowiest month in Detroit with 10.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Olathe, KS vs Detroit, MI

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Olathe with an average of 20.3°. This is warmer than most places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Detroit with an average of 18.5°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Olathe, there are 30.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Kansas.

In Detroit, there are 9.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Michigan.

In Olathe, there are 105.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Detroit, there are 126.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Olathe, there are 2.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Detroit, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Olathe means that it is less snowy than most places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 33.0 inches in Detroit means that it is one of the least snowy places in Michigan.

January is the snowiest month in Olathe with 4.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Detroit with 10.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.