2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Detroit, MI vs Winter Haven, FL

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Highlights
- Winter Haven has 52.8% more rainy days than Detroit.
- Winter Haven has 32.2% more Sunny Days than Detroit.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Winter Haven scores 2.9% worse than Detroit
 Detroit, MIWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5138
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock111106
 Sunny183  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9386
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1642443
Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 9 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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