GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The beginning of August can be sweltering, like in 2016. During the first two weeks of August last year, West Michigan received eight days with temperatures 85 degrees or warmer — including four 90 degree afternoons.
But this year, Michigan has been able to avoid the sweltering heat for the first two weeks of August. Temperatures are running two degrees below average.
When it comes to precipitation, the dry trend that was established in July has continued into early August.