East Lansing, MI has a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers tend to be warm and humid while winters are cold and snowy. Spring brings mild temperatures and plenty of rain while autumn is usually cool with some light snow during the later months. The area also experiences a small amount of lake effect snow due to its proximity to Lake Michigan. Average temperatures range from the low 70s in summer to the mid-teens in winter, with an average annual precipitation of approximately 32 inches.
East Lansing, Michigan gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
East Lansing averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 174 sunny days per year in East Lansing. The US average is 205 sunny days.
East Lansing gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 132 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year