Lansing weather by month
Average highs run from 31°F in January to 83°F in July, and January nights average 17°F. It gets 33 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 50 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 142 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to September.
Best time to visit Lansing
For comfortable weather, go in May to September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F | 17°F | 2.1 in | 14.3 in | 5 | 0 | 28 | very cold |
| February | 34°F | 18°F | 1.7 in | 12.9 in | 5 | 0 | 26 | very cold |
| March | 44°F | 26°F | 2.1 in | 5.9 in | 6 | 0 | 24 | cold |
| April | 58°F | 36°F | 3.3 in | 1.7 in | 8 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| June | 79°F | 57°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| July | 83°F | 61°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| August | 81°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| September | 74°F | 52°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 1 | 1 | mild |
| October | 61°F | 41°F | 3.2 in | 0.2 in | 7 | 0 | 6 | cool |
| November | 47°F | 32°F | 2.5 in | 3.9 in | 5 | 0 | 18 | cold |
| December | 36°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 11.3 in | 5 | 0 | 27 | cold |
| Year | 58°F avg | 39°F avg | 33.3 in | 50.2 in | 71 | 9 | 143 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Lansing Capital City Airport, MI (USW00014836), 3.5 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Lansing
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 01m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 19m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (5:04 pm) and the latest around June 23 (9:20 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 164 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:06 am | 5:29 pm | 9h 24m |
| February | 7:35 am | 6:09 pm | 10h 34m |
| March | 7:50 am | 7:44 pm | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:56 am | 8:20 pm | 13h 23m |
| May | 6:15 am | 8:53 pm | 14h 38m |
| June | 5:59 am | 9:17 pm | 15h 18m |
| July | 6:13 am | 9:14 pm | 15h 00m |
| August | 6:45 am | 8:39 pm | 13h 55m |
| September | 7:18 am | 7:47 pm | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:51 am | 6:55 pm | 11h 04m |
| November | 7:30 am | 5:14 pm | 9h 45m |
| December | 8:01 am | 5:04 pm | 9h 03m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Lansing with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Lansing getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Lansing.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Lansing?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 83°F and an average low of 61°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Lansing?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 17°F and highs of 31°F.
What is the rainiest month in Lansing?
June gets the most precipitation, 3.8 inches on average. February is the driest at 1.7 inches.
Does it snow in Lansing?
Yes. Lansing averages 50 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Lansing?
For comfortable weather, May to September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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