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Weather on March 16

Grand Rapids, MI

55 Years of Data

Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
26°F
Warmest
2012
65°F avg
Coldest
2014
16°F avg

About This Date

March 16th in Grand Rapids, MI typically brings chilly spring weather, with average highs around 44°F and lows near 26°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 16th was in 2012 (65°F average), while the coldest was 2014 (16°F) — a 49°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 32% of recorded March 16th dates, with snow falling 18% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 2.6"). The last decade has been 5.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 5.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for March 16th in Grand Rapids, MI? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202645°31°38°3.23"
202571°40°55°0.64"
202453°30°42°
202346°17°32°
202250°28°39°
202137°26°32°
202044°25°34°
201937°29°33°0.43"0.1"
201838°20°29°
201731°14°22°
201656°36°46°1.02"
201565°41°53°
2014coldest22°16°
201335°26°31°0.28"1.2"
2012warmest79°51°65°0.28"
201156°34°45°
201064°30°47°
200961°37°49°
200841°25°33°
200741°21°31°
200636°26°31°
200537°10°24°
200436°24°30°
200362°35°49°
200242°24°33°
200136°29°32°0.05"0.3"
200037°27°32°
199946°30°38°
199829°19°
199730°11°20°
199640°26°33°
199564°33°49°
199429°18°23°
199344°32°38°2.41"0.5"
199240°12°26°0.71"0.3"
199153°22°37°
199059°45°52°
198942°23°33°0.08"0.3"
198833°21°27°
198739°23°31°
198646°31°38°
198547°31°39°0.13"
198445°26°35°1.4"
198353°30°42°
198249°35°42°0.79"
198135°14°25°
198058°33°45°
197942°20°31°
197834°23°28°0.1"0.5"
197746°26°36°
197633°16°24°0.03"0.3"
197543°22°32°
197439°33°36°0.61"2.6"
197343°32°37°0.18"1"
197235°33°34°0.05"
197132°24°28°
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

Grand Rapids, MI has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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