What is today's weather forecast for Elk Rapids, MI?

Today's forecast for Elk Rapids shows a high of 46 degrees and a low of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Elk Rapids, MI?

The 7-day forecast for Elk Rapids shows highs from 40 to 49 degrees and lows from 32 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Elk Rapids, MI this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Elk Rapids this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (50% chance), Saturday (30% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Elk Rapids weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Elk Rapids forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Elk Rapids, MI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

35°F
Feels Like 34°F

Humidity 99% Dew Point 35°F Wind S 2 MPH Gusts 7 Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 53 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 4.7 miles NE of central Elk Rapids
at 9:00 AM Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuNov 20

30%

FriNov 21

SatNov 22

SunNov 23

MonNov 24

TueNov 25

50%

WedNov 26

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 40°F to 49°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain on most days, including one day with wintry mix.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 2°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 44°F with lows around 30°F.

This Date in Weather History

1900 - An unusual tornado outbreak in the Lower Mississippi Valley resulted in 73 deaths and extensive damage across Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.

Elk Rapids, MI 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Night: A chance of showers before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Saturday Nov 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Sunday Nov 23

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday Nov 24

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Night: A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Tuesday Nov 25

Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

About Elk Rapids, MI

Elk Rapids is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. The village is the largest incorporated community in Antrim County, with a population of 1,529 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Elk Rapids Township, in the southwest of Antrim County, and is on the shore of Grand Traverse Bay, a bay of Lake Michigan. Elk Rapids is located about 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Bellaire, the county seat, and about 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Traverse City, the largest city in Northern Michigan.

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