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Weather & Climate in Lansing, MI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lansing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 32.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area39.4 sq mi (102.0 km²)
Population Density2,859/sq mi
Coordinates42.7143°N, 84.5609°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyIngham County County
Nearest AirportCapital Region International (LAN)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 32.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.4 / 100
Community Resilience89.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 89 km 4 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 10 km 5 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 143 km 3 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 75 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 148 km 5 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 137 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

429 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 139 fatalities, 1,341 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 72 km 18.9 mi 116
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 49 km 16.6 mi 1
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 94 km 12.4 mi 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 96 km 3.8 mi 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 31 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 17 km 21.0 mi 1
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 71 km 29.9 mi 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 79 km 6.6 mi 3
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 61 km 7.6 mi 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 26 km 6.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 85 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 92 km 1.7 mi 1
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 95 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 46 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 93 km 24.0 mi 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 94 km 1.2 mi 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 77 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 43 km 13.0 mi 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 90 km 1.0 mi 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 56 km 0.9 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in

Lansing has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.4").

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