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Weather on February 18

Grand Rapids, MI

55 Years of Data

Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
19°F
Warmest
1981
47°F avg
Coldest
1979
3°F avg

About This Date

February 18th in Grand Rapids, MI typically brings cold winter weather, with average highs around 34°F and lows near 19°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 18th was in 1981 (47°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (3°F) — a 44°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 45% of recorded February 18th dates, with snow falling 30% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 5.5"). The last decade has been 2.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for February 18th in Grand Rapids, MI? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.

Cooling Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202652°35°43°1.04"
202515°-1°0.1"0.8"
202429°18°23°
202328°18°23°
202232°15°24°0.23"1.7"
202124°-6°
202036°20°28°0.53"1.8"
201924°16°20°0.46"3.3"
201834°20°27°0.08"0.4"
201754°29°41°
201632°12°22°
201513°0.25"1.9"
201444°16°30°0.1"0.6"
201345°18°31°0.41"
201235°22°28°
201156°33°44°
201038°25°31°
200938°22°30°0.08"
200833°14°24°0.3"2.8"
200722°13°0.03"0.2"
2006
200522°13°17°0.03"0.3"
200439°22°30°
200332°20°26°
200245°21°33°
200124°10°17°
200027°23°25°0.99"5.5"
199930°26°28°
199838°35°36°
199751°37°44°
199626°14°
199546°23°35°
199453°38°45°
199312°0.13"0.8"
199235°33°34°0.25"
199135°25°30°0.69"
199040°11°25°
198926°14°
198840°13°26°
198739°19°29°
198636°32°34°
198536°20°28°0.18"0.9"
198444°38°41°0.99"
198339°30°35°0.41"0.7"
198232°26°29°
1981warmest55°40°47°
198033°17°25°
1979coldest12°-6°
197827°-1°13°
197735°25°30°
197651°33°42°2.03"
197533°29°31°0.18"0.7"
197440°19°29°0.25"
197329°18°0.1"
197232°25°28°0.13"1.4"
197139°33°36°1.42"
56 years of data from E GRAND RAPIDS

Grand Rapids, MI Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Grand Rapids, MI Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"4.8"9.5"JFMAMJJASOND1.6"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

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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Best Time to Visit Grand Rapids, MI

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