Grand Rapids, MI All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Grand Rapids, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | July 6, 2012 |
| Record Low | -22°F (-30°C) | January 19, 1994 |
| Lowest High | -2.9°F (-19°C) | January 15, 1972 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | July 14, 1995 |
| Highest Mean | 89.0°F (32°C) | July 6, 2012 |
| Lowest Mean | -12°F (-24°C) | January 19, 1994 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.15" (105.4 mm) | May 15, 2001 |
| Max in One Month | 11.85" (301.0 mm) | September 1986 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | September 1979 |
| Max in One Year | 51.42" (1306.1 mm) | 2019 |
| Least in One Year | 27.61" (701.3 mm) | 1996 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 16.1" (40.9 cm) | January 26, 1978 |
| Max in One Month | 59.2" (150.3 cm) | December 2000 |
| Max in One Season | 116.3" (295.4 cm) | 2013-14 |
| Max in One Year | 143.8" (365.2 cm) | 2008 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | October 7, 2000 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | October 7, 2000 |
| Latest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | May 10, 1990 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | May 10, 1990 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at GRAND RAPIDS (8 mi from Grand Rapids, MI). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Grand Rapids, MI?
The all-time record high in Grand Rapids, MI is 104°F (40°C), set on July 6, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Grand Rapids, MI?
The all-time record low in Grand Rapids, MI is -22°F (-30°C), set on January 19, 1994.
What is the most rain Grand Rapids, MI has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Grand Rapids, MI is 4.15 inches, on May 15, 2001.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Grand Rapids, MI?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Grand Rapids, MI is 16.1 inches, on January 26, 1978.
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