Southgate in Spring
In spring (March, April and May), Southgate sees average daytime highs around 56°F and overnight lows near 40°F, with 9.8 in of precipitation over about 34 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 38°F in early March to 73°F by late May. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels dry.
Spring is Southgate's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Southgate's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 56°F
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 40°F
- Precipitation
- 9.8 in
- 34 wet days
- Avg wind
- 9 mph
- Travel score
- 3.4
- 3rd-best season
- Months
- Mar · Apr · May
Temperature in Southgate in Spring
Over the season highs climb from about 38°F in early March to 73°F by late May.
A typical spring day in Southgate reaches about 56°F and drops to 40°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is May, the coolest March.
How spring really feels in Southgate
Once humidity and wind are folded in, spring brings about 0 days that feel above 90°F and 42 that feel at or below 32°F.
The story in spring is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Southgate weather by month
How the three spring months (March, April and May) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 20° | 2.5 | 10 | 5.9 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 34° / 21° | 2.1 | 8 | 5.3 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 44° / 29° | 2.6 | 9.9 | 3.6 | 11.6 | 0.8 |
| Apr | 56° / 40° | 3.6 | 11.8 | 1.1 | 13.1 | 3.6 |
| May | 68° / 51° | 3.7 | 12.6 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 78° / 61° | 3.6 | 10.9 | 0 | 15 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 82° / 65° | 3.2 | 11 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 80° / 64° | 3.2 | 9.9 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.7 |
| Sep | 73° / 56° | 2.7 | 8.8 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 60° / 45° | 2.7 | 9.1 | 0.1 | 10.8 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 47° / 35° | 2.7 | 9.1 | 1.5 | 9.6 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 36° / 26° | 2.4 | 9.1 | 4.2 | 9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
Southgate gets around 9.8 in of rain and snow over 34 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Spring
Most of spring feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Spring
Winds average 9 mph across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
Daylight runs from about 10 h 54 min in early March to 14 h 48 min by late May. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Spring
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 5.0 kWh/m².
Is spring a good time to visit Southgate?
Our two travel scores rate spring for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
spring is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Southgate.
What to pack for Southgate in Spring
From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In spring, Southgate sees daytime highs around 56°F and nights near 40°F. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 34 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Southgate in Spring
The nearest coast averages about 43°F across spring — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 20 mi away) is warmest in August at about 73°F and coldest in February near 33°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 2 to Sep 15 — about 2.5 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 34 | 33 | 34 | 41 | 52 | 64 | 72 | 73 | 68 | 57 | 47 | 39 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | Bracing |
| Feb | 33 | Bracing |
| Mar | 34 | Bracing |
| Apr | 41 | Bracing |
| May | 52 | Bracing |
| Jun | 64 | Cool |
| Jul | 72 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 73 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 68 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 57 | Bracing |
| Nov | 47 | Bracing |
| Dec | 39 | Bracing |
UV index in Southgate in Spring
Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Southgate peaks around June 20 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Southgate in Spring
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where spring falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Southgate is worst in July — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (October, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Southgate?
Southgate sits at 42.2°N, 83.2°W, 591 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Wyandotte, 2.5 mi away.
Topography around Southgate
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Southgate.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Southgate has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 95 ft around an average of 597 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 423 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 915 ft.
The land around Southgate is covered by artificial surfaces (65%) within 2 miles, artificial surfaces (34%) and trees (30%) within 10 miles, and trees (28%), water (27%) and cropland (25%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Southgate (42.2139°, -83.1938°, elevation 591 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.