Weather and climate in Elk Rapids, MI
What the weather is like in Elk Rapids
The warmest month in Elk Rapids is August, with average highs of 73°F. The coolest is February, when nights average 19°F. About 34.3 in of rain and snow falls in a typical year, most in October and least in February.
Skies are clearest in September (61% average cloud cover) and cloudiest in December (81%). Combining cloud with the length of truly dark nights, June, September, March offer the most clear, dark hours for stargazing.
Clear, dark hours per night
Hours of full astronomical darkness in mid-month, multiplied by the average share of clear sky. A rough guide to how much good observing time a typical night offers.
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Cloud cover | Humidity | Wind | Dark hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F | 21°F | 2.0 in | 79% | 88% | 13 mph | 11.3 h |
| February | 28°F | 19°F | 1.7 in | 76% | 86% | 12 mph | 10.2 h |
| March | 36°F | 25°F | 2.0 in | 70% | 82% | 10 mph | 8.8 h |
| April | 46°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 74% | 79% | 10 mph | 6.9 h |
| May | 56°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 77% | 80% | 8 mph | 4.8 h |
| June | 65°F | 53°F | 3.2 in | 74% | 81% | 7 mph | 27.4 h |
| July | 73°F | 62°F | 2.6 in | 65% | 79% | 7 mph | 4.1 h |
| August | 73°F | 63°F | 3.0 in | 62% | 77% | 8 mph | 6.2 h |
| September | 68°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 61% | 76% | 10 mph | 8.2 h |
| October | 55°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 73% | 79% | 11 mph | 9.8 h |
| November | 44°F | 36°F | 2.8 in | 79% | 82% | 12 mph | 11.1 h |
| December | 34°F | 27°F | 2.6 in | 81% | 86% | 13 mph | 11.7 h |
Climate nearby
Climate averages: NASA POWER, 2001–2025, for the grid area around 45.00, -85.63 (about 50 km across). High and low temperatures are estimated from the monthly mean and the average daily range. Hills, coasts and cities can differ from the area average. Aurora outlook for Elk Rapids · Sources and methods.