Adapting Tree Care Strategies for Seasons in Grand Rapids
Experience the beauty of distinct seasons: beguiling blossoms in spring, long summer days that fade into beautiful sunsets, and a fall harvest of spectacular color or snowy winter landscapes. Plan your visit to take advantage of these unique facets of Grand Rapids.
The table below shows a compact characterization of hourly average temperatures in Grand Rapids. It includes the average daily high and low temperature, along with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
Spring
Once the winter melts away and the temperatures start to rise, it’s an ideal time for your trees to begin their annual growth. Engaging professional tree services to prune dead or unsafe branches early in the spring helps promote healthy growth and prevent insects and diseases from spreading throughout your yard. Professional tree services ensure that your trees receive expert care, enhancing their overall well-being and contributing to the vitality of your outdoor space.
The muggier part of the year in Grand Rapids lasts for 3.6 months, from May to September. During this time, comfort levels are muggy, oppressive or miserable 9% of the time.
If you enjoy the outdoors, plan a summer visit to Grand Rapids. With highs in the 80s, this is a perfect time to explore the city’s parks, beaches and attractions. You can also take advantage of the city’s free outdoor concerts and festivals like Rhythm in the Park. Winters in Grand Rapids are a wonderland for snow sports, including downhill skiing and ice skating. Visiting during the winter is an opportunity to save on accommodation prices.
Summer
From June to August, Grand Rapids’ temperatures typically top 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Daylight hours linger longer than in the winter, so you’ll have plenty of time to take advantage of outdoor attractions within the city and at nearby Lake Michigan beaches.
The clearer period of the year in Grand Rapids lasts for 5.6 months, beginning around May 15 and ending around November 4. During this time, the chance that it will be clear or mostly clear increases from 77% to 85%.
The city’s rich culture is showcased during the summer, with a variety of concerts, community events and culinary delights from the Meijer Gardens Summer Concert Series to African, Asian-Pacific, Greek, Hispanic and Polish festivals. A trip to Grand Rapids during the summer will also give you the perfect weather to enjoy some of the area’s many golf courses, as well as hiking, biking and fishing. Afterward, a delectable meal can be enjoyed in one of the city’s many restaurants that feature locally-sourced foods and drinks.
Fall
The temperatures cool down in the fall, bringing in beautiful autumn leaves and a crisp air that calls for a light windbreaker. Fall is also the beginning of lake effect snow, a phenomenon where cold dry air moves across the lakes and picks up moisture dumping huge amounts of snow in the area.
The wet season lasts for 8.4 months, from March 29 to December 10. During that time, it is very likely that the weather will be rainy or wet on any given day.
Grand Rapids is a city of distinct seasons, beguiling blooms in spring, sunny summer days that fade into spectacular sunsets and frosty winter landscapes that beckon adventure. During the winter, outdoor recreation includes skiing, skating, ice fishing and more. Tree care is a year round endeavor, but the specific needs of trees vary by season. By understanding those seasonal differences, tree care strategies can be more effectively tailored to enhance the health and longevity of your trees.
Winter
While winter may seem bleak, it’s also an exciting time of year in Grand Rapids. It’s when we see beautiful, snow-dusted landscapes and outdoor activities like skiing and pond hockey abound. But the season comes with unique stresses for your trees.
Wind:
The calmest period of the year lasts for 4.6 months, from May 14 to October 1. The windiest month is January, with average hourly winds at 10.2 miles per hour.