Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lansing Capital City, MI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 33.3"
- Annual precip
- 165d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lansing Capital City
Lansing Capital City, Michigan averages 49°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 33.3"
- annual precipitation · 50" snow
- 165 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
33.3"
Annual Snow
50.2"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
33.3"
Plus 50.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lansing Capital City) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Lansing Capital City area.
How Lansing Capital City compares to every U.S. city
Lansing Capital City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lansing Capital City
MethodologyLansing Capital City's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1" | 14.3" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7" | 12.9" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1" | 5.9" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3" | 1.7" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2" | 0.2" | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5" | 3.9" | 17.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9" | 11.3" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.1"
Snow: 14.3"
13.9 days with precipitation
February 1.7"
Snow: 12.9"
10.7 days with precipitation
March 2.1"
Snow: 5.9"
10.9 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
Snow: 1.7"
12.5 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
12.5 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 2.9"
9.1 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
10.1 days with precipitation
September 2.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
Snow: 0.2"
11.6 days with precipitation
November 2.5"
Snow: 3.9"
12.3 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
Snow: 11.3"
13.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
165 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,612
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
656
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76% | 10.0 | 18% | 55% |
| February | 72% | 9.8 | 24% | 49% |
| March | 66% | 9.9 | 25% | 42% |
| April | 61% | 9.4 | 27% | 35% |
| May | 67% | 7.9 | 28% | 28% |
| June | 68% | 7.4 | 28% | 18% |
| July | 71% | 6.6 | 30% | 18% |
| August | 73% | 6.7 | 35% | 19% |
| September | 74% | 7.8 | 32% | 28% |
| October | 72% | 9.2 | 23% | 44% |
| November | 76% | 10.0 | 17% | 57% |
| December | 79% | 10.1 | 14% | 62% |
What Lansing Capital City's climate means for you
Lansing Capital City runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 165 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,612 heating and 656 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Lansing Capital City, MI
In Lansing Capital City, Michigan, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00014836, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Lansing Capital City receives roughly 33.3 inches of precipitation each year, with 50.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 165 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 1 and the first fall freeze near October 13. For energy use, 6,612 heating degree days and 656 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lansing Capital City scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lansing Capital City, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lansing Capital City, Michigan is 49°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Lansing Capital City get? ▼
Lansing Capital City receives 33.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 50.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lansing Capital City? ▼
Lansing Capital City has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lansing Capital City? ▼
Lansing Capital City has approximately 165 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 1 and the first fall freeze around October 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lansing Capital City? ▼
Lansing Capital City has 6,612 heating degree days and 656 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Lansing Capital City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014836 near Lansing Capital City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014836. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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