Weather in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States in May
In an average May, Grand Rapids sees a daily high around 66°F and a low around 45°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 66°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 55°F to 77°F |
| Average low | 45°F |
| Typical low range | 35°F to 55°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
90°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
39°F
2020-05-08
Low
Highest
68°F
2022-05-31
Lowest
23°F
1989-05-07
Feels-like
Highest
104°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
9°F
1989-05-07
Humidity
Highest
19.1 g/m³
2006-05-30
Lowest
3.3 g/m³
1989-05-06
Wind
Highest
37 mph
2018-05-04
Lowest
5 mph
2017-05-27
Precip
Wettest
8.83 in
2004
Driest
0.84 in
1988
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