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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States in August

In an average August, Grand Rapids sees a daily high around 79°F and a low around 60°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high79°F
Typical high range73°F to 85°F
Average low60°F
Typical low range52°F to 67°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

August records

The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.

High

Highest 97°F 1988-08-01
Lowest 61°F 1986-08-28

Low

Highest 77°F 2006-08-01
Lowest 40°F 1986-08-28

Feels-like

Highest 117°F 2001-08-07
Lowest 32°F 1986-08-28

Humidity

Highest 21.6 g/m³ 2021-08-11
Lowest 6.1 g/m³ 1986-08-28

Wind

Highest 32 mph 1997-08-15
Lowest 4 mph 2020-08-12

Precip

Wettest 9.31 in 1987
Driest 1.12 in 2008

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