Big Rapids, MI Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Big Rapids, a city in Mecosta County, Michigan.
Overnight
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy. Low around 58, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. South southeast wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-day forecast for Big Rapids
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 58°F | Partly Cloudy | 12 mph SSE | 11% |
| Wednesday | 68°F | Rain Showers | 14 mph S | 97% |
| Wednesday Night | 44°F | Rain Showers Likely | 8 to 12 mph SW | 59% |
| Thursday | 54°F | Rain Showers | 9 to 13 mph SW | 78% |
| Thursday Night | 34°F | Rain Showers Likely | 8 mph WNW | 62% |
| Friday | 48°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 mph NNW | 53% |
| Friday Night | 28°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 10 mph NNW | 53% |
| Saturday | 51°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 8 mph NW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 27°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph W | 4% |
| Sunday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 3 to 13 mph W | 16% |
| Sunday Night | 29°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy | 2 to 8 mph W | 16% |
| Monday | 58°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 12 mph WSW | 1% |
| Monday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph WSW | 5% |
| Tuesday | 58°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 12 mph WNW | 5% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Big Rapids (43.700, -85.481). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Big Rapids
Last spring frost
May 13
First fall frost
Oct 2
Growing season
142 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Big Rapids: nearby ZIP 49307 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Michigan frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Big Rapids Wtp, Mi (0.7 mi from Big Rapids). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.