Lansing, Michigan Weather
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Lansing weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Mostly Clear——84°47°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast——87°55°+3°
- FridayJun 5Heavy Rain79%1.6″81°67°-6°
- SaturdayJun 6Drizzle79%0.01″78°65°-3°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——80°60°+2°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——81°58°+1°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle26%0.01″81°64°0°
Ozone at AQI 32. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~100%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 32. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~100%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 32
- UV peak
- 0.0 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 4
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 4:16 AM
- Moonset
- 1:30 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Lansing at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 7°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: May 2 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Lansing
SPC has placed Lansing in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | — | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | — | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Lansing's warmest temperatures at around 72°F mean, while January delivers the coldest at approximately 24°F. Precipitation reaches its peak in June with 3.8 inches and drops to its lowest point in February at 1.7 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 2.1″ | 5 |
| February | 26° | 1.7″ | 5 |
| March | 35° | 2.1″ | 6 |
| April | 47° | 3.3″ | 8 |
| May | 58° | 3.7″ | 7 |
| June | 68° | 3.8″ | 6 |
| July | 72° | 2.9″ | 6 |
| August | 70° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| September | 63° | 2.8″ | 5 |
| October | 51° | 3.2″ | 7 |
| November | 40° | 2.5″ | 5 |
| December | 30° | 1.9″ | 5 |
Regional context
Lansing falls within a warm-summer humid continental climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities.
Similar climates: Detroit, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Ann Arbor, MI, Flint, MI, Kalamazoo, MI.
Naturalist notes
Red-winged blackbirds return to Lansing's wetlands in late March, their territorial calls marking the transition from winter to spring.
Sugar maples begin leafing out in early May, their tender green foliage signaling the end of the frost season.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Lansing?
- The last spring frost in Lansing typically occurs around mid-May, while the first fall frost returns around mid-October.
- What is the rainy season in Lansing?
- June brings the most rainfall with approximately 3.8 inches on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 33 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Lansing?
- July records the warmest temperatures, averaging about 72°F.
- What is the coldest month in Lansing?
- January brings the coldest weather, averaging about 24°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Lansing?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-May, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Lansing get?
- Lansing experiences about 71 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Lansing?
- Lansing's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool using the city ZIP code provides the current zone designation.
Climate
Lansing, Michigan experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January temperatures hover near 24°F while July averages 72°F, creating a 48°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 33 inches across roughly 71 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns follow the city's latitude of 42.7°N, along with proximity to large water bodies and elevation. These factors determine what grows in the area, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.