Grand Rapids, MI weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Grand Rapids weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Grand Rapids.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Grand Rapids
What is the weather usually like in Grand Rapids?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 39.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,006 mm
- 74.9 insnowfall per year · 190 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Grand Rapids: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station E GRAND RAPIDS, MI US (USC00202375), adjusted for the elevation of Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Grand Rapids through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:09 AM | 5:35 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:38 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:52 AM | 7:50 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 9:25 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:46 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:55 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:33 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 8:05 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 39.6 inches (1,006 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 75 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Grand Rapids is June to September. At 640 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 Grand Rapids
What is the hottest month in Grand Rapids?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Grand Rapids?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Grand Rapids?
About 39.6 inches (1,006 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Grand Rapids?
Yes, about 75 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Grand Rapids?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Grand Rapids have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Grand Rapids in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 31°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Grand Rapids?
Around 7:33 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:20 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Grand Rapids weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Grand Rapids.
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