Local weather forecast

Weather in Big Rapids, MI

Updated 2026-09-26 09:45 local time · ZIP codes 49307

Sunny
Now50°F

Sunny

High / Low71° / 45°
Rain chance2%
Wind5 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny50°4% rain
11 AMSunny59°1% rain
12 PMSunny63°1% rain
1 PMSunny67°0% rain
2 PMSunny69°0% rain
3 PMSunny70°0% rain
4 PMSunny71°0% rain
5 PMSunny70°0% rain
6 PMSunny69°1% rain
7 PMSunny66°1% rain
8 PMClear61°2% rain
9 PMClear58°3% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
71° 45°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 7 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
75° 49°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
76° 53°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 6 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like48°F
Humidity63%
Pressure30.29 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind5 mph ENE
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:33 AM
Sunset07:32 PM
Moonrise07:19 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 71°F
Coolest hour6 AM · 49°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 10%
Strongest gusts8 AM · 13 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 3%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 48°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

70°F, 0% rain chance and 6 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 9 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 50°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 3%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Big Rapids

Michigan weather is strongly influenced by the Great Lakes, which can moderate temperatures but also produce lake-effect clouds and heavy snow in favored areas.

Big Rapids is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 43.70°N latitude and 85.48°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Big Rapids weather today

Sunny and 50°F in Big Rapids, MI. Today's high is 71°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 63%, pressure is 30.29 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Big Rapids

Sunrise is at 07:33 AM and sunset is at 07:32 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 75°F and a low near 49°F. The maximum rain chance is 3%.

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