The climate in the Big Rapids, MI Metro Area is generally moderate and temperate. Summers are warm and humid, with temperatures usually reaching into the 80s during the day, though occasional thunderstorms can bring cooler temperatures. Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures typically ranging from the teens to low 30s. The area receives an average of 33 inches of snow per year, making it a great place for winter activities such as skiing, sledding, and ice skating. The spring and fall months are milder, providing plenty of opportunities to take advantage of the outdoors.
Big Rapids Metro Area, Michigan gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Big Rapids Metro Area averages 61 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 162 sunny days per year in Big Rapids Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Big Rapids Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 127 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year