Elk Rapids, MI weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elk Rapids.
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What is the weather usually like in Elk Rapids?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 31.3 inprecipitation per year · 796 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elk Rapids: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLD MISSION 3SSW, MI US (USC00206158), adjusted for the elevation of Elk Rapids.
Elk Rapids weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elk Rapids through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:13 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| February | 7:40 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:51 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 9:05 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 9:31 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 9:27 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:56 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:37 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| December | 8:10 AM | 5:02 PM | 8 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Elk Rapids?
Elk Rapids has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 31.3 inches (796 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Elk Rapids is June to September. At 597 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Elk Rapids
What is the hottest month in Elk Rapids?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Elk Rapids?
February, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Elk Rapids?
About 31.3 inches (796 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Elk Rapids?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Elk Rapids?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elk Rapids have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Elk Rapids in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 33°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Elk Rapids?
Around 7:37 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:14 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Elk Rapids weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Elk Rapids.
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