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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 72° in Southfield today. Tomorrow looks rain around 65°, with a 100% chance of rain.

72°56°
65°57°
66°59°
64°55°
63°52°
60°54°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeSundaysplit ±5°Mondaysplit ±9°Tuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaysplit ±5°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
72°
Cloudy
Today 72°·Low 56°·Rain 5%
AmericanNOAA GFS
73°
Cloudy
Today 73°·Low 55°·Rain 5%
EuropeanECMWF
72°
Cloudy
Today 72°·Low 57°·Rain 12%
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Southfield weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Southfield swings 58°F across the year, from 82°F highs in July to 24°F lows in January, and July is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 37 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
82°F average high
Coldest month
January
24°F average low
Wettest month
July
37 in a year
Below freezing
4 months
January, February, March and December
Comfortable
4 months
April, May, September and October
Residents
73,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Southfield and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Southfield hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Southfield 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
72° 56°
models agree
Tomorrow
Rain
65° 57°
models agree
Sun
Rain
66° 59°
±5°
Mon
Cloudy
64° 55°
±9°
Tue
Cloudy
63° 52°
models agree
Wed
Drizzle
60° 54°
±5°
Thu
Partly cloudy
62° 55°
models agree
Fri
Partly cloudy
68° 55°
±9°
Sat
Mostly clear
71° 53°
±9°
Sun
Clear
71° 54°
±8°
Mon
Cloudy
72° 55°
±11°
Tue
Showers
67° 54°
models agree
Wed
Drizzle
60° 50°
models agree
Thu
Partly cloudy
66° 49°
±6°

Southfield, Michigan (MI) is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 82°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 24°F), with roughly 37 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Southfield right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Southfield climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
35°
24°
Feb
43°
25°
Mar
47°
30°
Apr
60°
40°
May
72°
50°
Jun
80°
60°
Jul
82°
64°
Aug
80°
62°
Sep
75°
58°
Oct
63°
47°
Nov
49°
36°
Dec
41°
31°

Which forecast is most accurate in Southfield?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
96
/100rank #1
95±0.5°F98±0.7 mph9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
67
/100rank #2
83±1.7°F93±2.1 mph2961% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°72° to 73°±7%5% to 12% chance
Tomorrow±1°64° to 65°±44%56% to 100% chance
Sun±5°64° to 70°±8%82% to 90% chance
Mon±9°61° to 70°±8%6% to 14% chance
Tue±4°61° to 65°±14%13% to 27% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Southfield

today, local time
Sunrise
07:16
Sunset
19:37
Daylight
12h 21m

Common questions

What's the weather in Southfield today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Southfield today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Southfield today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Southfield and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Southfield?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Southfield (CheckWeather Score 96/100), ahead of the American at 67. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Southfield?
July is typically the warmest month in Southfield, with average highs around 82°F.
How cold does Southfield get?
The coldest month in Southfield is January, when overnight lows average about 24°F.
How much rain does Southfield get?
Southfield sees roughly 37 in of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.

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