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Big Rapids weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Big Rapids swings 60°F across the year, from 81°F highs in July to 21°F lows in February, and August is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 35 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
81°F average high
Coldest month
February
21°F average low
Wettest month
August
35 in a year
Below freezing
4 months
January, February, March and December
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, September and October
Residents
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Big Rapids and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Big 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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Big Rapids 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Big Rapids, Michigan (MI) is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 81°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 21°F), with roughly 35 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Big 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.

Big Rapids climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
32°
22°
Feb
39°
21°
Mar
44°
27°
Apr
56°
37°
May
71°
48°
Jun
78°
57°
Jul
81°
61°
Aug
78°
59°
Sep
74°
55°
Oct
60°
44°
Nov
46°
33°
Dec
37°
27°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
88±1.2°F96±1.2 mph8491% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
73
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F93±2.3 mph4972% 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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Common questions

What's the weather in Big Rapids today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Big 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 Big Rapids today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Big 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 Big 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 Big 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 Big Rapids?
July is typically the warmest month in Big Rapids, with average highs around 81°F.
How cold does Big Rapids get?
The coldest month in Big Rapids is February, when overnight lows average about 21°F.
How much rain does Big Rapids get?
Big Rapids sees roughly 35 in of precipitation a year, with August usually the wettest month.

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