Warm-summer humid continental climate
Climate Big Rapids - Michigan
Annual high56ºF
Annual low34ºF
Precipitation36.6 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 11 | 2.11 | 18 |
| Feb | 32 | 12 | 1.72 | 13 |
| Mar | 42 | 19 | 2.43 | 8 |
| Apr | 56 | 31 | 3.28 | 2 |
| May | 68 | 43 | 3.45 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 52 | 3.26 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 57 | 3.35 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 55 | 4.04 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 46 | 3.95 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 35 | 3.40 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 27 | 3.20 | 4 |
| Dec | 32 | 17 | 2.41 | 16 |
- JanHigh 28ºFLow 11ºFPrecip 2.11 inch
- FebHigh 32ºFLow 12ºFPrecip 1.72 inch
- MarHigh 42ºFLow 19ºFPrecip 2.43 inch
- AprHigh 56ºFLow 31ºFPrecip 3.28 inch
- MayHigh 68ºFLow 43ºFPrecip 3.45 inch
- JunHigh 77ºFLow 52ºFPrecip 3.26 inch
- JulHigh 81ºFLow 57ºFPrecip 3.35 inch
- AugHigh 79ºFLow 55ºFPrecip 4.04 inch
- SepHigh 71ºFLow 46ºFPrecip 3.95 inch
- OctHigh 58ºFLow 35ºFPrecip 3.40 inch
- NovHigh 44ºFLow 27ºFPrecip 3.20 inch
- DecHigh 32ºFLow 17ºFPrecip 2.41 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Big Rapids, Michigan?
Big Rapids experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are warm and fairly wet, with August being the wettest month. Winters are cold and very snowy, often bringing significant snowfall, partly due to lake-effect snow. Precipitation is spread relatively evenly throughout the year, with winter moisture arriving as snow.
Big Rapids weather averages
Annual high56ºF
Annual low34ºF
Precipitation36.6 inch
Snowfall61 inch
Daily normals Big Rapids - Michigan - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 29.6 | 15.5 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Jan 2 | 29.4 | 15.3 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Jan 3 | 29.3 | 15.1 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Jan 4 | 29.1 | 14.9 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 2.10 | 2.10 |
| Jan 5 | 29.0 | 14.6 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Jan 6 | 28.9 | 14.4 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| Jan 7 | 28.7 | 14.2 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 3.80 | 3.80 |
| Jan 8 | 28.6 | 14.0 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| Jan 9 | 28.5 | 13.8 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| Jan 10 | 28.4 | 13.6 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 5.40 | 5.40 |
| Jan 11 | 28.3 | 13.4 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 5.90 | 5.90 |
| Jan 12 | 28.2 | 13.2 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 6.50 | 6.50 |
| Jan 13 | 28.1 | 13.0 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 7.10 | 7.10 |
| Jan 14 | 28.0 | 12.8 | 1.16 | 1.16 | 7.70 | 7.70 |
| Jan 15 | 27.9 | 12.6 | 1.24 | 1.24 | 8.30 | 8.30 |
| Jan 16 | 27.8 | 12.4 | 1.32 | 1.32 | 8.90 | 8.90 |
| Jan 17 | 27.8 | 12.3 | 1.41 | 1.41 | 9.50 | 9.50 |
| Jan 18 | 27.7 | 12.1 | 1.49 | 1.49 | 10.10 | 10.10 |
| Jan 19 | 27.7 | 12.0 | 1.57 | 1.57 | 10.70 | 10.70 |
| Jan 20 | 27.7 | 11.8 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 11.40 | 11.40 |
| Jan 21 | 27.6 | 11.7 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 12.00 | 12.00 |
| Jan 22 | 27.6 | 11.5 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 12.60 | 12.60 |
| Jan 23 | 27.6 | 11.4 | 1.88 | 1.88 | 13.20 | 13.20 |
| Jan 24 | 27.7 | 11.3 | 1.95 | 1.95 | 13.80 | 13.80 |
| Jan 25 | 27.7 | 11.2 | 2.03 | 2.03 | 14.40 | 14.40 |
| Jan 26 | 27.7 | 11.1 | 2.10 | 2.10 | 14.90 | 14.90 |
| Jan 27 | 27.8 | 11.0 | 2.16 | 2.16 | 15.50 | 15.50 |
| Jan 28 | 27.8 | 11.0 | 2.23 | 2.23 | 16.10 | 16.10 |
| Jan 29 | 27.9 | 10.9 | 2.30 | 2.30 | 16.60 | 16.60 |
| Jan 30 | 28.0 | 10.9 | 2.36 | 2.36 | 17.20 | 17.20 |
| Jan 31 | 28.1 | 10.8 | 2.43 | 2.43 | 17.80 | 17.80 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Big Rapids - October 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 62.1 | 57.9 | 0.66 |
| Oct 2 | – | – | – |
| Oct 3 | 62.1 | 36.0 | 0.01 |
| Oct 4 | 64.0 | 35.1 | 0.03 |
| Oct 5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | – | – | – |
| Oct 7 | – | – | – |
| Oct 8 | 72.0 | 41.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 9 | 64.0 | 37.0 | T |
| Oct 10 | 68.0 | 36.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 11 | 77.0 | 36.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 12 | 75.0 | 46.0 | 0.01 |
| Oct 13 | 82.9 | 54.0 | 0.25 |
| Oct 14 | 73.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 15 | 57.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 16 | 57.0 | 46.0 | 1.04 |
| Oct 17 | 57.0 | 30.0 | 0.12 |
| Oct 18 | – | – | – |
| Oct 19 | 61.0 | 35.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 20 | – | – | – |
| Oct 21 | – | – | – |
| Oct 22 | – | – | – |
| Oct 23 | 71.1 | 36.0 | T |
| Oct 24 | 66.0 | 37.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 25 | 64.9 | 36.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 26 | 71.1 | 42.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 27 | 57.0 | 42.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 28 | 57.9 | 42.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 29 | 72.0 | 42.1 | 0.01 |
| Oct 30 | – | – | – |
| Oct 31 | – | – | – |
The data for October 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature82.9ºF · Oct 13
- Lowest max temperature57.0ºF · Oct 15
- Highest min temperature57.9ºF · Oct 1
- Lowest min temperature30.0ºF · Oct 17
Geo Big Rapids - Michigan
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Mecosta
- City
- Big Rapids
- Zip Code
- 49307
- Elevation
- 951 ft
- Longitude
- -85.50
- Latitude
- 43.72
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –