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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 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 high66°F
Typical high range55°F to 77°F
Average low45°F
Typical low range35°F to 55°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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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