Elk Rapids, MI Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Elk Rapids, a village in Antrim County, Michigan.
This Afternoon
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Elk Rapids
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 67°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SE | 32% |
| Tonight | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph E | 37% |
| Sunday | 68°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph NE | 22% |
| Sunday Night | 47°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 15 mph NE | 0% |
| Monday | 63°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 0% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph E | 0% |
| Tuesday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph E | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph E | 5% |
| Wednesday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph E | 10% |
| Wednesday Night | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph E | 10% |
| Thursday | 69°F | Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 5% |
| Thursday Night | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph E | 2% |
| Friday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 2% |
| Friday Night | 49°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph E | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Elk Rapids (44.898, -85.405). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Elk Rapids
Last spring frost
May 13
First fall frost
Oct 19
Growing season
158 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Elk Rapids: nearby ZIP 49629 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Michigan frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Old Mission 3Ssw, Mi (6.2 mi from Elk Rapids). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.