Lansing, IL has a humid continental climate with warm to hot summers and cold winters. The city experiences four distinct seasons with heavy snowfall in the winter months. Summer temperatures usually range from the low 80s to the mid-90s, while winter temperatures can drop to as low as 0°F. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with average annual precipitation levels reaching around 36 inches. The area is also prone to thunderstorms during the summer, especially in late June and early July. Lansing typically enjoys sunny days throughout most of the year, making it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities during the warmer months.
Lansing, Illinois gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lansing averages 31 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in Lansing. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lansing gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 31 inches of snow a year