Weather on May 11
Grand Rapids, MI
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 11th in Grand Rapids, MI typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 45°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 11th was in 2022 (74°F average), while the coldest was 1981 (40°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 50% of May 11th dates historically, with the wettest May 11th recording 7.57" of rain. The last decade has been 1.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 11th in Grand Rapids, MI? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60° | 33° | 47° | — | — |
| 2025 | 77° | 40° | 58° | — | — |
| 2024 | 67° | 41° | 54° | 0.43" | — |
| 2023 | 76° | 44° | 60° | — | — |
| 2022warmest | 84° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 2021 | 55° | 31° | 43° | — | — |
| 2020 | 55° | 34° | 44° | 0.13" | — |
| 2019 | 55° | 35° | 45° | — | — |
| 2018 | 67° | 42° | 54° | 0.03" | — |
| 2017 | 70° | 47° | 58° | 0.3" | — |
| 2016 | 53° | 47° | 50° | 1.93" | — |
| 2015 | 69° | 50° | 60° | 0.76" | — |
| 2014 | 84° | 44° | 64° | — | — |
| 2013 | 56° | 37° | 46° | 0.28" | — |
| 2012 | 75° | 39° | 57° | — | — |
| 2011 | 80° | 59° | 70° | 1.09" | — |
| 2010 | 48° | 42° | 45° | 1.52" | — |
| 2009 | 61° | 34° | 47° | — | — |
| 2008 | 57° | 49° | 53° | 0.69" | — |
| 2007 | 84° | 53° | 69° | — | — |
| 2006 | 57° | 38° | 47° | 4.93" | — |
| 2005 | 60° | 47° | 53° | 1.02" | — |
| 2004 | 74° | 59° | 66° | 1.5" | — |
| 2003 | 67° | 43° | 55° | 2.59" | — |
| 2002 | 54° | 35° | 44° | 0.71" | — |
| 2001 | 66° | 47° | 56° | 1.93" | — |
| 2000 | 68° | 50° | 59° | 0.03" | — |
| 1999 | 76° | 44° | 60° | — | — |
| 1998 | 70° | 49° | 59° | — | — |
| 1997 | 67° | 38° | 52° | — | — |
| 1996 | 56° | 38° | 47° | 0.03" | — |
| 1995 | 62° | 47° | 54° | 0.13" | — |
| 1994 | 68° | 47° | 57° | 3.48" | — |
| 1993 | 85° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 1992 | 85° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 1991 | 82° | 57° | 70° | — | — |
| 1990 | 56° | 36° | 46° | — | — |
| 1989 | 64° | 36° | 50° | — | — |
| 1988 | 67° | 36° | 51° | — | — |
| 1987 | 83° | 53° | 68° | 0.08" | — |
| 1986 | 80° | 45° | 62° | — | — |
| 1985 | 82° | 59° | 71° | — | — |
| 1984 | 65° | 51° | 58° | — | — |
| 1983 | 75° | 39° | 57° | — | — |
| 1982 | 84° | 56° | 70° | 0.46" | — |
| 1981coldest | 43° | 38° | 40° | 7.57" | — |
| 1980 | 63° | 50° | 56° | — | — |
| 1979 | 76° | 48° | 62° | 0.08" | — |
| 1978 | 69° | 52° | 60° | 0.99" | — |
| 1977 | 73° | 33° | 53° | — | — |
| 1976 | 59° | 37° | 48° | — | — |
| 1975 | 73° | 40° | 56° | 0.03" | — |
| 1974 | 63° | 46° | 54° | 0.69" | — |
| 1973 | 64° | 43° | 53° | — | — |
| 1972 | 70° | 39° | 54° | — | — |
| 1971 | 61° | 46° | 53° | 0.18" | — |
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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