Elk Rapids, MI Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Elk Rapids, a village in Antrim County, Michigan.
Tonight
61°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
A slight chance of rain showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast for Elk Rapids
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 61°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph SE | 24% |
| Wednesday | 69°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 mph S | 73% |
| Wednesday Night | 49°F | Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph S | 84% |
| Thursday | 55°F | Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SW | 92% |
| Thursday Night | 40°F | Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NW | 92% |
| Friday | 48°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 mph NE | 65% |
| Friday Night | 36°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph N | 41% |
| Saturday | 50°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 6% |
| Saturday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SW | 8% |
| Sunday | 54°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph W | 21% |
| Sunday Night | 40°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NW | 21% |
| Monday | 56°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 13% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph W | 10% |
| Tuesday | 55°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph NW | 12% |
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 Nov 4, 2026.