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Forecast confidence: High · models disagree by 2°F

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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 70° in Grand Rapids today. Tomorrow looks rain around 65°, with a 100% chance of rain.

70°54°
65°55°
68°58°
63°53°
64°49°
62°51°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeSundaymodels agreeMondaysplit ±6°Tuesdaysplit ±7°Wednesdaysplit ±7°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
70°
Cloudy
Today 70°·Low 54°·Rain 26%
AmericanNOAA GFS
71°
Cloudy
Today 71°·Low 54°·Rain 26%
EuropeanECMWF
69°
Light drizzle
Today 69°·Low 54°·Rain 43%
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Grand Rapids weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Grand Rapids swings 57°F across the year, from 81°F highs in June to 24°F lows in February, and August is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 39 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
June
81°F average high
Coldest month
February
24°F average low
Wettest month
August
39 in a year
Below freezing
4 months
January, February, March and December
Comfortable
3 months
May, September and October
Residents
195,000
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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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Grand Rapids hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Grand Rapids 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
70° 54°
models agree
Tomorrow
Rain
65° 55°
models agree
Sun
Rain
68° 58°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
63° 53°
±6°
Tue
Cloudy
64° 49°
±7°
Wed
Partly cloudy
62° 51°
±7°
Thu
Light drizzle
64° 53°
±5°
Fri
Mostly clear
68° 53°
±9°
Sat
Partly cloudy
70° 50°
±6°
Sun
Partly cloudy
70° 50°
±9°
Mon
Cloudy
67° 53°
±6°
Tue
Rain
59° 53°
±6°
Wed
Light drizzle
58° 50°
models agree
Thu
Partly cloudy
64° 51°
models agree

Grand Rapids, Michigan (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-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
91
/100rank #1
95±0.5°F98±0.5 mph8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
78
/100rank #2
89±1.1°F95±1.4 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.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°69° to 71°±17%26% to 43% chance
Tomorrow±1°65° to 66°±21%79% to 100% chance
Sun±4°66° to 70°±28%62% to 90% chance
Mon±6°61° to 67°±8%6% to 14% chance
Tue±7°61° to 68°±10%7% to 17% 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
07:25
Sunset
19:47
Daylight
12h 22m

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 91/100), ahead of the American at 78. 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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