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East Lansing weather in January (Michigan, United States of America)

How does the January weather in East Lansing compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in East Lansing typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -9°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

East Lansing in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of snow.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 118 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit East Lansing. July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized East Lansing climate page with graphs.

 

East Lansing, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40% *  
* Data from: Lansing, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to East Lansing should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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