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Muskegon, MI vs Grand Rapids, MI

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Highlights

On average, there are 158 sunny days per year in Grand Rapids. Muskegon averages 164 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Grand Rapids, Michigan gets 37.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. Muskegon, Michigan gets 34.4 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Grand Rapids averages 64.2 inches of snow per year. Muskegon averages 76.3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Summer High: the July high is around 82.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17.6
Rain: averages 37.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 64.2 inches of snow a year

Muskegon, Michigan
Summer High: the July high is around 79.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19.6
Rain: averages 34.4 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 76.3 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Grand Rapids

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Grand Rapids is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Michigan.

6.7 / 10
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Grand Rapids, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Muskegon

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Muskegon is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Michigan.

6.6 / 10
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Muskegon, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Muskegon, MI

10 PM PST

Light Rain

51°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightLight Rain48° / 61°NE 9 mph
Monday NightSlight Chance Light Rain46° / 59°NNW 6 mph
Tuesday NightPartly Cloudy46° / 65°NW 2 to 7 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Cloudy44° / 62°NNE 10 mph
Thursday NightMostly Clear41° / 63°NE 8 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear44° / 65°NNE 3 to 7 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear47° / 66°NNW 8 mph
Today's Weather - Grand Rapids, MI

10 PM PST

Rain

50°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightRain48° / 66°NE 10 mph
Monday NightChance Light Rain49° / 64°N 3 to 7 mph
Tuesday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy48° / 73°NW 2 to 7 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Cloudy44° / 64°NE 7 mph
Thursday NightMostly Clear39° / 70°ENE 5 to 9 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear43° / 73°NE 2 to 7 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear48° / 75°NNW 3 to 7 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthMuskegon, MIGrand Rapids, MI
January30° / 20°31° / 18°
February33° / 20°34° / 19°
March42° / 26°44° / 26°
April55° / 37°58° / 37°
May66° / 47°69° / 47°
June76° / 56°79° / 57°
July80° / 62°82° / 61°
August78° / 61°80° / 60°
September71° / 53°73° / 52°
October59° / 42°61° / 41°
November46° / 33°47° / 32°
December35° / 25°35° / 23°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Muskegon / Grand Rapids
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 029 / 2812 / 1312 / 11
February0 / 025 / 259 / 108 / 8
March0 / 024 / 239 / 104 / 5
April0 / 09 / 1011 / 121 / 1
May0 / 00 / 19 / 100 / 0
June0 / 20 / 08 / 90 / 0
July0 / 30 / 08 / 90 / 0
August0 / 20 / 08 / 90 / 0
September0 / 00 / 09 / 100 / 0
October0 / 03 / 511 / 110 / 0
November0 / 015 / 1512 / 123 / 3
December0 / 026 / 2613 / 1410 / 10
July is the hottest month for Muskegon with an average high temperature of 79.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Michigan. In Muskegon, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Muskegon are August, July and June.

July is the hottest month for Grand Rapids with an average high temperature of 82.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Michigan. In Grand Rapids, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Grand Rapids are June, August and July.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Muskegon with an average of 19.6°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Grand Rapids with an average of 17.6°. This is warmer than most places in Michigan.

In Muskegon, there are 1.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Michigan.

In Grand Rapids, there are 6.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Michigan.

In Muskegon, there are 130.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.

In Grand Rapids, there are 133.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.

In Muskegon, there are 1.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Grand Rapids, there are 4.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.

September is the wettest month in Muskegon with 3.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.8 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 34.4 inches in Muskegon means that it is wetter than most places in Michigan.


September is the wettest month in Grand Rapids with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.9 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 29% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 37.3 inches in Grand Rapids means that it is one of the wettest places in Michigan.

December is the rainiest month in Muskegon with 12.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 8.1 rainy days. There are 119.4 rainy days annually in Muskegon, which is less rainy than most places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

December is the rainiest month in Grand Rapids with 13.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 9.0 rainy days. There are 129.1 rainy days annually in Grand Rapids, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 76.3 inches in Muskegon means that it is snowier than most places in Michigan.

An annual snowfall of 64.2 inches in Grand Rapids means that it is snowier than most places in Michigan.
January is the snowiest month in Muskegon with 23.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Grand Rapids with 18.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Muskegon    2 Reviews
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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