NWS, American, European side by side around Grand Rapids and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Grand Rapids, MI is at its warmest in Jun (average highs near 81°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 24°F), with roughly 39 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Grand Rapids right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Grand Rapids climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
34°
25°
Feb
41°
24°
Mar
46°
29°
Apr
59°
39°
May
72°
49°
Jun
81°
59°
Jul
81°
62°
Aug
80°
61°
Sep
76°
57°
Oct
62°
46°
Nov
48°
36°
Dec
39°
29°
Common questions
What's the weather in Grand Rapids today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Grand Rapids forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Grand Rapids?
Jun is typically the warmest month in Grand Rapids, with average highs around 81°F.
How cold does Grand Rapids get?
The coldest month in Grand Rapids is Feb, when overnight lows average about 24°F.
How much rain does Grand Rapids get?
Grand Rapids sees roughly 39 in of precipitation a year, with Aug usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.