Detroit and the rest of southeastern
Michigan have a humid continental climate which is influenced by the Great
Lakes. Winters are cold, with moderate snowfall and temperatures at night
dropping below 0 °F (−18 °C) around three times a year, while summers
are warm to hot with temperatures exceeding 90 °F (32 °C) on 13.3
days. Snowfall, which typically peaks from December through February, averages
43.8 inches (111 cm) per season. Monthly averages range from 25.6 °F
(−3.6 °C) in January to 73.6 °F (23.1 °C) in July. The highest
recorded
