Weather in Grand Rapids in May
In an average May, Grand Rapids sees a daily high around 69°F and a low around 49°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 69°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 57°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 49°F |
| Typical low range | 38°F to 61°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
93°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
42°F
2023-05-01
Low
Highest
74°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
27°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
115°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
15°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.0 g/m³
1991-05-26
Lowest
2.7 g/m³
2020-05-08
Wind
Highest
25 mph
2003-05-11
Lowest
3 mph
1980-05-01
Gust
Highest
59 mph
1998-05-31
Lowest
9 mph
1980-05-01
Precip
Wettest
10.62 in
2004
Driest
1.02 in
1988
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