Lansing weather in January (Illinois, United States of America)
Will it be rainy or sunny in Lansing this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.
Temperatures
In January, the weather in Lansing generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 0°C. But by evening, they drop to around -8°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.
Precipitation
Lansing in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with snow/rain.Average sunshine
The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 133 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lansing. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lansing climate page with graphs.
Lansing, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
-8°C
Max Temperature
0°C
Chance of Rain
34%
Precipitation
58 mm
Rainy days
10 days
Humidity
72% *
Sunshine
133 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
46% *
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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So, what should you wear in this month?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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