Climate
Lansing has four distinct seasons. On average, the coolest month is January, with temperatures ranging between 13.9°F – 29.4°F. The warmest month is July, with temperatures ranging between 58.4°F – 82.1°F. February is the driest month in Lansing, with only 1.45 inches of precipitation; with 3.60 inches, June is the wettest month. Snow falls from early November into late April, accumulating an annual average of 48 inches of total snowfall each year.
Monthly Normal and Record High and Low Temperatures
|
Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Rec High °F (°C) |
66
(18.8) |
69
(20.5) |
79
(26.1) |
86
(30) |
94
(34.4) |
99
(37.2) |
100
(37.7) |
100
(37.7) |
97
(36.1) |
89
(31.6) |
77
(25) |
69
(20.5) |
|
Norm High °F (°C) |
29.4
(-1.4) |
32.6
(0.3) |
43.5
(6.4) |
56.6
(13.6) |
69.4
(20.7) |
78.1
(25.6) |
82.1
(27.8) |
79.7
(26.5) |
72
(22.2) |
59.8
(15.4) |
46
(7.7) |
34.1
(1.2) |
|
Norm Low °F (°C) |
13.9
(-10.05) |
15.4
(-9.2) |
24.3
(-4.3) |
34.5
(1.4) |
44.8
(7.1) |
54.3
(12.4) |
58.4
(14.6) |
57
(13.4) |
48.9
(9.4) |
38.6
(3.6) |
30.1
(-1.05) |
19.7
(-6.8) |
|
Rec Low °F (°C) |
-29
(-33.8) |
-25
(-31.6) |
-15
(-26.1) |
-2
(-18.8) |
19
(-7.2) |
30
(-1.1) |
37
(2.7) |
35
(1.6) |
22
(-5.5) |
15
(-9.4) |
4
(-15.5) |
-18
(-27.7) |
|
Precip in (mm) |
1.61
(40.9) |
1.45
(36.8) |
2.33
(59.2) |
3.09
(78.5) |
2.71
(68.8) |
3.6
(91.4) |
2.68
(67.1) |
3.46
(87.9) |
3.48
(88.4) |
2.29
(58.2) |
2.66
(67.6) |
2.17
(55.1) |
Source: USTravelWeather.com
Population
According to the 2000 Census:
- The City of Lansing has a population of 119,128
- The Lansing metropolitan area has a population of 454,044
- The area has a population density of 3,403.6 people per square mile
Diversity
The Lansing region is populated with a robust, diverse community. Statistics demonstrate a 61.4% White, 21.91% African American, 10% Hispanic, 2.83% Asian and .8% Native American population.
There is also a strong LGBT presence and a multitude of different faiths observed in the area. You will find the area embraces diversity with festivals and celebrations throughout the year.
Lansing and East Lansing — Metropolitan Statistical Area
- Total Population: 447,728
- Married Couples: 84,485
- Unmarried Couples: 10,008
- Same-Sex Couples: 931
Lansing and East Lansing — Denominational Groups
- Evangelical Protestant: 44,549
- Mainline Protestant: 40,210
- Orthodox: 1,011
- Catholic: 73,978
- Other: 8,357
- Unclaimed: 279,623
Source: http://www.thearda.com, 2000County Demographics
Clinton County Demographics
Eaton County Demographics
Ingham County Demographics