Lansing, MI weather in February
February in Lansing: cold and snowy. Highs 34°F, lows 18°F, rain or snow on about 11 days and about 12.9 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Lansing. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 34°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 1.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.9 in
- snow on the ground 19 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 22°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:52 am / 5:51 pm | 7:15 am / 6:26 pm |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 11.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am22°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 am24°Fdew point 18°F
- Noon29°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm31°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm29°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm26°Fdew point 19°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lansing Capital City Airport (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 25% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 68%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more19 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.7 in; a dry February brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 2.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 12.9 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 44°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 21°F
- Wettest February2018: 4.6 in
- Driest February2003: 0.3 in
- Highest reading69°F (February 11, 1999)
- Lowest reading-25°F (February 10, 1994)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 34°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 18°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +10°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Cleveland, OH170 mi · high 39°F · 14 wet days
- Drier: Sister Bay, WI212 mi · high 28°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI212 mi · high 28°F · 8 wet days
How Lansing ranks in February
- Normal high346th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days308th driest of 378
- Comfortable days290th most of 340
What to pack for Lansing in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 34°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 19 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1095 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lansing in February?
The normal high is 34°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -25°F (February 10, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Lansing in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (4.6 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Lansing in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 12.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 19 days.
Is February a good time to visit Lansing?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lansing (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lansing Capital City Airport (USW00014836), 3.5 mi NNW of the city center, 841 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Capital City Airport (725390-14836), 3.8 mi NW of the city center, 857 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.