Detroit, Kansas has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 44.1 °F (low) to 67.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 33.5 Inches. Detroit is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.4 °F | 40.9 °F | 0.86 in. |
| February | 23.0 °F | 45.7 °F | 1.24 in. |
| March | 32.8 °F | 57.3 °F | 2.09 in. |
| April | 42.7 °F | 68.0 °F | 3.08 in. |
| May | 53.8 °F | 76.9 °F | 5.16 in. |
| June | 64.4 °F | 87.4 °F | 4.5 in. |
| July | 68.8 °F | 92.3 °F | 4.54 in. |
| August | 66.7 °F | 90.4 °F | 4.07 in. |
| September | 57.8 °F | 82.7 °F | 2.71 in. |
| October | 44.6 °F | 70.5 °F | 2.5 in. |
| November | 32.7 °F | 56.1 °F | 1.46 in. |
| December | 23.0 °F | 44.0 °F | 1.32 in. |
| Annual | 44.1 °F | 67.7 °F | 33.53 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |