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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Grand Rapids in October

In an average October, Grand Rapids sees a daily high around 60°F and a low around 44°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high60°F
Typical high range49°F to 72°F
Average low44°F
Typical low range35°F to 55°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

October records

The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.

High

Highest 87°F 2023-10-03
Lowest 37°F 2023-10-31

Low

Highest 71°F 2019-10-01
Lowest 24°F 1981-10-24

Feels-like

Highest 95°F 2007-10-07
Lowest 13°F 1981-10-24

Humidity

Highest 17.4 g/m³ 2007-10-07
Lowest 3.0 g/m³ 1988-10-29

Wind

Highest 27 mph 2001-10-25
Lowest 4 mph 1982-10-23

Gust

Highest 56 mph 2001-10-25
Lowest 9 mph 2011-10-05

Precip

Wettest 8.23 in 2017
Driest 0.25 in 2005

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