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Providence, RI vs Grand Rapids, MI

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Highlights

On average, there are 158 sunny days per year in Grand Rapids. Providence averages 200 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Grand Rapids, Michigan gets 37.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. Providence, Rhode Island gets 49.3 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. Providence averages 36.2 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

Providence, Rhode Island
Summer High:
the July high is around 82.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.9
Rain: averages 49.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36.2 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.

Providence

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Providence is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Rhode Island.

7 / 10
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Providence, while January and February are the least comfortable months.


Today's Weather - Providence, RI

7 AM PST

Sunny

75°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodaySunny83° / 64°SW 6 to 10 mph
FridayMostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers83° / 62°SW 7 to 10 mph
SaturdayChance Rain Showers77° / 55°N 6 to 10 mph
SundaySunny79° / 58°NW 5 to 8 mph
MondayMostly Sunny81° / 64°SW 3 to 10 mph
TuesdayMostly Sunny86° / 67°SW 6 to 9 mph
JuneteenthMostly Sunny91° / 68°SW 6 to 9 mph

Today's Weather - Grand Rapids, MI

7 AM PST

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

76°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely86° / 60°WSW 13 to 16 mph
FridaySunny83° / 55°NNW 2 to 9 mph
SaturdayMostly Sunny83° / 64°ESE 5 mph
SundaySlight Chance Rain Showers91° / 72°SSE 7 to 12 mph
MondaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 73°SSW 6 to 10 mph
TuesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny92° / 73°SSW 5 to 9 mph
JuneteenthSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 72°SW 5 to 8 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthProvidence, RIGrand Rapids, MI
January37° / 19°31° / 18°
February40° / 22°34° / 19°
March48° / 29°44° / 26°
April58° / 38°58° / 37°
May69° / 47°69° / 47°
June77° / 57°79° / 57°
July83° / 63°82° / 61°
August81° / 62°80° / 60°
September74° / 54°73° / 52°
October63° / 43°61° / 41°
November53° / 34°47° / 32°
December42° / 25°35° / 23°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Providence / Grand Rapids
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 028 / 2811 / 135 / 11
February0 / 025 / 2510 / 104 / 8
March0 / 020 / 2312 / 103 / 5
April0 / 06 / 1012 / 120 / 1
May0 / 01 / 112 / 100 / 0
June2 / 20 / 011 / 90 / 0
July4 / 30 / 010 / 90 / 0
August2 / 20 / 09 / 90 / 0
September1 / 00 / 09 / 100 / 0
October0 / 03 / 510 / 110 / 0
November0 / 013 / 1510 / 121 / 3
December0 / 025 / 2611 / 143 / 10
July is the hottest month for Providence with an average high temperature of 82.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Rhode Island. In Providence, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Providence are June, August and September.

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 Providence with an average of 18.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Rhode Island.

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



In Providence, there are 8.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Rhode Island.

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 Providence, there are 119.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Rhode Island.

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 Providence, there are 1.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Rhode Island.

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.



March is the wettest month in Providence with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 49.3 inches in Providence means that it is drier than most places in Rhode Island.


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.


May is the rainiest month in Providence with 12.3 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 9.2 rainy days. There are 127.1 rainy days annually in Providence, which is rainier than most places in Rhode Island. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% 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 36.2 inches in Providence means that it is about average compared to other places in Rhode Island.

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 Providence with 10.2 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.


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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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