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Location & Surroundings

Big Rapids is a town in Michigan, United States with 10,397 inhabitants, at 284 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cadillac, 62 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 885 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Roben-Hood Airport, 4 km away.

Also known as: بيغ رابيدز · بیگ‌رپیدز، میشیگان · Биг Рапидс · بگ ریپڈز، مشی گن · Big Rabbits Neck

Overview

Big Rapids is city in the U.S. state of Michigan.

It is located in Mecosta County, United States.

Established in 1855-01-01.

The population is about 7,727 (2020).

It covers about 12 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 282 metre.

Also known as: Big Rapids, Michigan, Big Rapids, MI

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Locator map Mecosta County Michigan Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Big Rapids Highlighted.svg

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Mecosta County
  • Area 12 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    43° 41' 53" N, 85° 29' 1" W
  • Elevation 284 m (DEM: 285 m)
  • Timezone America/Detroit
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 10,397
  • Pop. Density 1,617 p/km²
  • Built-up 25.4%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

ar
بيغ رابيدز
fa
بیگ‌رپیدز، میشیگان
kk ky sr
Биг Рапидс
ur
بگ ریپڈز، مشی گن
Big Rabbits Neck

Weather in Big Rapids

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Rapids, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 4.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.2 to 7.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 117 W/m2.

Temperature
4.1 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NW (320 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,028.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 4.1 2.1 320 75 1,028.2 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 7.6 2.0 316 61 1,029.1 0.00 / 0.00 97 108.3 n/a
12h 4.7 1.9 282 73 1,030.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 117.2 n/a
18h 1.9 1.6 270 91 1,031.9 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 1.2 2.4 228 92 1,032.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
30h 10.0 5.1 248 49 1,031.0 0.00 / 0.00 83 249.0 n/a
36h 5.4 3.8 225 73 1,031.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 150.1 n/a
42h 3.9 3.5 232 87 1,030.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 3.1 3.3 230 92 1,031.5 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
54h 11.9 6.0 238 45 1,030.0 0.00 / 0.00 12 253.2 n/a
60h 6.6 4.3 215 74 1,030.3 0.00 / 0.00 15 168.9 n/a
66h 6.1 4.1 208 73 1,029.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 4.5 3.9 203 86 1,029.0 0.00 / 0.00 66 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Rapids?
Now 4.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.2 to 7.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 117 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Big Rapids today?
Sunrise around 07:34 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 9h 44m.
What is the local time in Big Rapids?
Local time is 15:32. Time zone: America/Detroit (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Big Rapids?
Big Rapids is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Big Rapids?
Population about 10,397.
What is the elevation of Big Rapids?
Elevation about 284 m. DEM 285 m.
Where is Big Rapids located?
It is at 43.69808, -85.48366 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Rapids in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4986020
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