Rain and snow showers will start off the day at most locations. They will then taper off late this morning and early this afternoon. Gusty winds will continue through the day from the west and northwest up to 35 to 40 mph. Quieter weather can be expected on Wednesday with milder temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Read More >
Grand Rapids, MI
Weather Forecast Office
One component of the Cooperative Observer Program in the National Weather Service is the automated precipitation gage. The Fischer Porter system is one of the automated gages that is in use across the country.
Here is an image of a Fischer Porter gage:
In West Michigan, these gages are installed at the following locations:
| Location | County |
| Grand Haven | Ottawa |
| Hastings | Barry |
| Jackson | Jackson |
| Kent City | Kent |
| Montague | Muskegon |
| St. Johns | Clinton |
| Scottville | Mason |
| Stanton | Montcal |
In the table below, you will find links to graphs of precipitation data for each site for each year list. You will notice that the precipitation amount periodically falls to near zero - this occurs when the accumulator container is partially or completely emptied.
Additionally, you will find a link to a zipped file containing the complete data set for that year (in 15 minute increments) in csv format. If you click on the CSV link, save the file to your computer, extract it, and then you can view the data in any text editor or most spreadsheet programs..
| Grand Haven | Hastings | Jackson | Kent City | Montague | St. Johns | Scottville | Stanton | |
| 2020 | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV |
| 2019 | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV |
| 2018 | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV |
| 2017 | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV |
| 2016 | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV |
| 2015 | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV |
| 2014 | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV | PNG CSV |
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Grand Rapids, MI
4899 Tim Dougherty Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-4034
616-949-0643
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