Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Updated temperature graphs for Grand Rapids, MI

Trend for lowest minimum temperature is still down, despite 30 years of moderating lows.

Trend for highest maximum temperature is still down. 

Trend for average temperature is up about 1.0 degree F in 125+ years. The graph is probably the best one for showing the colder years of the mid-20th century flanked by the warmer periods before and after.  

Trend for cooling degree days is basically flat.

Trend for heating degree days is down, about 450 HDD or 6.5% over 120 years. Again, the last 30 years have been trending milder.

As always, click on the graphs to enlarge.