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Grand Rapids weather

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Heavy drizzle,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 77° in Grand Rapids today. Tomorrow looks mostly clear around 77°, with a 0% chance of rain.

77°66°
77°57°
79°57°
84°59°
77°68°
77°63°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±5°Wednesdaysplit ±9°Thursdaysplit ±9°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
76°
Heavy drizzle
Today 76°·Low 66°·Rain 26%
AmericanNOAA GFS
76°
Fog
Today 76°·Low 65°·Rain 26%
EuropeanECMWF
78°
Light drizzle
Today 78°·Low 67°·Rain 71%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Grand Rapids and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Heavy drizzle
77° 66°
models agree
Tomorrow
Mostly clear
77° 57°
models agree
Mon
Mostly clear
79° 57°
models agree
Tue
Partly cloudy
84° 59°
±5°
Wed
Light drizzle
77° 68°
±9°
Thu
Mostly clear
77° 63°
±9°
Fri
Cloudy
80° 58°
±11°
Sat
Light drizzle
82° 64°
±10°
Sun
Light rain
75° 62°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
72° 58°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
70° 54°
±9°
Wed
Partly cloudy
71° 50°
±6°
Thu
Cloudy
74° 52°
±9°
Fri
Mostly clear
75° 53°
±8°

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.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

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°

Which forecast is most accurate in Grand Rapids?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
94
/100rank #1
95±0.5°F98±0.6 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
77
/100rank #2
86±1.4°F95±1.5 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°76° to 78°±45%26% to 71% chance
Tomorrow±1°77° to 78°models agree0% to 0% chance
Mon±1°78° to 79°±1%0% to 1% chance
Tue±5°82° to 86°±3%6% to 9% chance
Wed±9°72° to 81°±24%65% to 89% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Grand Rapids

today, local time
Sunrise
07:11
Sunset
20:10
Daylight
12h 59m

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?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Grand Rapids (CheckWeather Score 94/100), ahead of the American at 77. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Grand Rapids?
June 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 February, 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 August usually the wettest month.

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