Climate Insights for Big Rapids

The climate in Big Rapids is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 934mm of precipitation falls per year. Big Rapids receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Big Rapids is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Febbraio, Gennaio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 104cm accumulating over the season.

Big Rapids has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is Febbraio, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Big Rapids is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 934mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 103mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 49mm. That's 54mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 104cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 28cm.

Big Rapids is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Big Rapids, which began on December 21, 2026. Big Rapids is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Febbraio near -8°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

The best time to visit Big Rapids is during Giugno, Luglio, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 85mm per month. By contrast, Febbraio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Big Rapids based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.