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Royal Oak, MI vs Detroit, MI

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On average, there are 183 sunny days per year in Detroit. Royal Oak averages 177 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Detroit, Michigan gets 33.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Royal Oak, Michigan gets 33.1 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. Royal Oak averages 31.9 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

Royal Oak, Michigan
Summer High: the July high is around 83.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.4
Rain: averages 33.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 31.9 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.

Royal Oak

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

6.9 / 10

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Royal Oak, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Royal Oak, MI

10 AM PST

Mostly Sunny

77°F

DAY	DESCRIPTION	HIGH / LOW	WIND
This Afternoon	Mostly Sunny	83° / 66°	SSE 10 mph
Friday	Sunny	86° / 60°	WSW 7 to 13 mph
Saturday	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	69° / 51°	WSW 10 to 17 mph
Sunday	Partly Sunny	66° / 46°	NW 12 mph
Monday	Mostly Sunny	66° / 44°	NNE 6 to 10 mph
Tuesday	Chance Rain Showers	68° / 52°	ENE 6 to 12 mph
Wednesday	Rain Showers Likely	68° / 54°	ESE 13 mph

Today's Weather - Detroit, MI

10 AM PST

Mostly Sunny

74°F

DAY	DESCRIPTION	HIGH / LOW	WIND
This Afternoon	Mostly Sunny	83° / 66°	S 10 mph
Friday	Sunny	86° / 61°	SW 8 to 14 mph
Saturday	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	70° / 52°	WSW 12 to 18 mph
Sunday	Partly Sunny	67° / 47°	NW 12 mph
Monday	Mostly Sunny	66° / 45°	NNE 7 to 10 mph
Tuesday	Chance Rain Showers	68° / 52°	ENE 7 to 13 mph
Wednesday	Rain Showers Likely	68° / 54°	ESE 10 to 14 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Royal Oak, MI	Detroit, MI
January	32° / 18°	32° / 19°
February	35° / 20°	35° / 20°
March	45° / 26°	45° / 27°
April	58° / 37°	58° / 38°
May	69° / 48°	69° / 48°
June	79° / 58°	79° / 58°
July	83° / 63°	84° / 63°
August	81° / 62°	82° / 62°
September	74° / 54°	74° / 54°
October	61° / 42°	61° / 42°
November	49° / 33°	49° / 33°
December	36° / 24°	36° / 24°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Royal Oak / Detroit

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	28 / 28	11 / 11	6 / 7
February	0 / 0	26 / 25	9 / 9	5 / 6
March	0 / 0	24 / 23	9 / 10	3 / 3
April	0 / 0	7 / 7	11 / 12	1 / 1
May	0 / 0	1 / 1	11 / 11	0 / 0
June	2 / 2	0 / 0	10 / 10	0 / 0
July	4 / 4	0 / 0	10 / 10	0 / 0
August	2 / 3	0 / 0	9 / 9	0 / 0
September	0 / 0	0 / 0	9 / 9	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	3 / 3	11 / 10	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	14 / 14	11 / 11	1 / 1
December	0 / 0	26 / 26	12 / 12	5 / 5

July is the hottest month for Royal Oak with an average high temperature of 83.4°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Michigan. In Royal Oak, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Royal Oak are June, August and September.

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 Royal Oak with an average of 18.4°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

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

In Royal Oak, there are 8.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Michigan.

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 Royal Oak, there are 128.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.

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 Royal Oak, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

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 Royal Oak with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 33.1 inches in Royal Oak means that it is about average compared to other places in Michigan.

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.

December is the rainiest month in Royal Oak with 11.6 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.7 rainy days. There are 122.9 rainy days annually in Royal Oak, 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.

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 31.9 inches in Royal Oak means that it is one of the least snowy places in Michigan.

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 Royal Oak with 9.7 inches of snow, and 6 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:
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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Royal Oak / Detroit

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Royal Oak with an average of 18.4°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

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

In Royal Oak, there are 8.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Michigan.

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 Royal Oak, there are 128.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.

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 Royal Oak, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

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 31.9 inches in Royal Oak means that it is one of the least snowy places in Michigan.

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 Royal Oak with 9.7 inches of snow, and 6 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: Royal Oak / Detroit

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Royal Oak with an average of 18.4°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Detroit with an average of 18.5°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Royal Oak, there are 8.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Michigan.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 Royal Oak, there are 128.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.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 Royal Oak, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.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 31.9 inches in Royal Oak means that it is one of the least snowy places in Michigan.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 Royal Oak with 9.7 inches of snow, and 6 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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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Royal Oak with an average of 18.4°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

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

In Royal Oak, there are 8.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Michigan.

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 Royal Oak, there are 128.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.

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 Royal Oak, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

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 31.9 inches in Royal Oak means that it is one of the least snowy places in Michigan.

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 Royal Oak with 9.7 inches of snow, and 6 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.