Weather on October 17
Grand Rapids, MI
55 Years of Data
About This Date
October 17th in Grand Rapids, MI typically brings cool fall weather, with average highs around 58°F and lows near 39°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 17th was in 1990 (68°F average), while the coldest was 1972 (32°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of October 17th dates historically, with the wettest October 17th recording 4.6" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for October 17th in Grand Rapids, MI? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64° | 40° | 52° | — | — |
| 2024 | 57° | 31° | 44° | — | — |
| 2023 | 52° | 38° | 45° | — | — |
| 2022 | 52° | 36° | 44° | 1.5" | — |
| 2021 | 55° | 38° | 46° | — | — |
| 2020 | 53° | 30° | 42° | 0.28" | — |
| 2019 | 51° | 38° | 44° | 0.13" | — |
| 2018 | 54° | 38° | 46° | — | — |
| 2017 | 58° | 40° | 49° | 0.03" | — |
| 2016 | 65° | 63° | 64° | 1.55" | — |
| 2015 | 50° | 34° | 42° | — | — |
| 2014 | 61° | 48° | 54° | — | — |
| 2013 | 52° | 43° | 47° | 0.79" | — |
| 2012 | 73° | 57° | 65° | 0.33" | — |
| 2011 | 57° | 46° | 52° | — | — |
| 2010 | 62° | 40° | 51° | — | — |
| 2009 | 51° | 34° | 42° | — | — |
| 2008 | 57° | 37° | 47° | — | — |
| 2007 | 70° | 52° | 61° | 0.03" | — |
| 2006 | 55° | 46° | 51° | 1.68" | — |
| 2005 | 58° | 33° | 45° | 0.36" | — |
| 2004 | 43° | 35° | 39° | — | — |
| 2003 | 54° | 29° | 41° | — | — |
| 2002 | 42° | 25° | 33° | 0.99" | — |
| 2001 | 49° | 32° | 40° | — | — |
| 2000 | 61° | 44° | 52° | — | — |
| 1999 | 52° | 38° | 45° | — | — |
| 1998 | 72° | 62° | 67° | 1.63" | — |
| 1997 | 52° | 35° | 43° | — | — |
| 1996 | 76° | 54° | 65° | 1.75" | — |
| 1995 | 70° | 32° | 51° | — | — |
| 1994 | 77° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 1993 | 59° | 38° | 48° | 4.6" | — |
| 1992 | 46° | 31° | 38° | — | — |
| 1991 | 71° | 41° | 56° | — | — |
| 1990warmest | 78° | 58° | 68° | 1.24" | — |
| 1989 | 44° | 34° | 39° | 0.58" | — |
| 1988 | 60° | 43° | 51° | 1.52" | — |
| 1987 | 61° | 48° | 54° | 0.46" | — |
| 1986 | 53° | 34° | 43° | — | — |
| 1985 | 67° | 31° | 49° | — | — |
| 1984 | 68° | 41° | 55° | 0.03" | — |
| 1983 | 60° | 36° | 48° | — | — |
| 1982 | 51° | 26° | 39° | — | — |
| 1981 | 62° | 38° | 50° | 1.24" | — |
| 1980 | 69° | 51° | 60° | 1.19" | — |
| 1979 | 62° | 54° | 58° | — | — |
| 1978 | 53° | 24° | 39° | — | — |
| 1977 | 60° | 24° | 42° | — | — |
| 1976 | 46° | 23° | 35° | — | — |
| 1975 | 54° | 39° | 46° | — | — |
| 1974 | 56° | 34° | 45° | — | — |
| 1973 | 54° | 38° | 46° | — | — |
| 1972coldest | 43° | 22° | 32° | — | — |
| 1971 | 62° | 47° | 54° | — | — |
Grand Rapids, MI Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Grand Rapids, MI Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Grand Rapids, MI Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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