Grand Rapids, MI Weather
Grand Rapids hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 74°F (23°C) is about 6°F (3°C) below the typical August high of 80°F (27°C).
Current conditions in detail
Grand Rapids weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Grand Rapids looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 52° and an overnight low of 50°. There is a 92% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 31 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Grand Rapids 14-day forecast
About the weather in Grand Rapids
Weather in Grand Rapids is shaped by its humid continental climate - expect warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. July afternoons typically reach 82°F (28°C), while January highs hover near 32°F (0°C). Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches (1020 mm) over about 135 rainy days.
Grand Rapids weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 32°F (0°C)
- Record high: 95°F (35°C) · Record low: -18°F (-28°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 27 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 82°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 64°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 32°F (0°C) and lows around 20°F (-7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 95°F (35°C) and dropped as low as -18°F (-28°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.3 inches (109 mm) of rain over 12 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.3 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 27 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Grand Rapids is mild, with daytime highs averaging 57°F (14°C) and nights around 38°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season, plus around 5 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Grand Rapids is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Grand Rapids stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Grand Rapids is frigid, with daytime highs averaging 35°F (1°C) and nights around 22°F (-6°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season, plus around 20 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Grand Rapids by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 20° | 12 | 2.6 in | 3.7 h/day | 77% |
| February | 34° | 18° | 10 | 2.6 in | 6.1 h/day | 73% |
| March | 45° | 28° | 10 | 3.3 in | 7.7 h/day | 67% |
| April | 56° | 37° | 13 | 3.7 in | 8.7 h/day | 66% |
| May | 69° | 49° | 12 | 4.0 in | 10.2 h/day | 66% |
| June | 78° | 59° | 12 | 4.3 in | 12.0 h/day | 66% |
| July | 82° | 64° | 11 | 3.3 in | 12.3 h/day | 69% |
| August | 80° | 63° | 10 | 3.9 in | 11.4 h/day | 71% |
| September | 75° | 58° | 9 | 2.8 in | 9.5 h/day | 72% |
| October | 61° | 46° | 14 | 4.3 in | 6.8 h/day | 73% |
| November | 47° | 35° | 10 | 2.6 in | 5.1 h/day | 74% |
| December | 38° | 27° | 12 | 2.9 in | 3.4 h/day | 78% |