Big Rapids, MI Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 72°F | Mostly Cloudy | 13 mph SSW | 8% |
| Tonight | 58°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph SSE | 11% |
| Wednesday | 68°F | Rain Showers | 10 to 14 mph S | 97% |
| Wednesday Night | 46°F | Rain Showers Likely | 8 to 13 mph SW | 59% |
| Thursday | 54°F | Rain Showers | 9 to 13 mph SW | 86% |
| Thursday Night | 38°F | Rain Showers | 2 to 7 mph WNW | 82% |
| Friday | 50°F | Rain Showers Likely | 7 to 10 mph N | 58% |
| Friday Night | 30°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 9 mph N | 27% |
| Saturday | 51°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 8 mph NW | 7% |
| Saturday Night | 28°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph WSW | 5% |
| Sunday | 55°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 10 mph W | 22% |
| Sunday Night | 31°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy | 3 to 7 mph WNW | 22% |
| Monday | 58°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 13 mph W | 8% |
| Monday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 to 10 mph W | 8% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Big Rapids, MI
Last spring frost
May 13
First fall frost
Oct 2
Growing season
142 days
Hardiness zone
5b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Big Rapids Wtp, Mi (0.7 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.