Lansing (MI) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Lansing, Michigan, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

On average, Lansing receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 954 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Lansing can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 115 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 46 mm of snowfall, spread across 12 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. The city receives 300 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -1°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Lansing Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in the United States of America

The map below shows the annual precipitation across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Lansing’s average annual precipitation is 954 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Lansing (MI)’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Lansing (MI) Climate page.