Lansing, MI weather in March
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Lansing in March, with highs near 44°F and lows near 26°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 5.9 in.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.9 in
- snow on the ground 9 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 38°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 6:27 pm | 7:21 am / 8:02 pm |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 12.7 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 March day
- 6 am29°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am33°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm42°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lansing Capital City Airport (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 30% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 62%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more9 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 2.1 in; a dry March brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 2.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.9 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 60°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 36°F
- Wettest March2016: 4.3 in
- Driest March2001: 0.2 in
- Highest reading86°F (March 21, 2012)
- Lowest reading-13°F (March 7, 1999)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 34°F | 44°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 26°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +10°F from February and +14°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Fishers, IN206 mi · high 50°F · 12 wet days
- Drier: Sister Bay, WI212 mi · high 36°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI212 mi · high 36°F · 8 wet days
How Lansing ranks in March
- Normal high328th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days274th driest of 378
- Comfortable days271st most of 339
What to pack for Lansing in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 5.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 925 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lansing in March?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -13°F (March 7, 1999).
Does it rain a lot in Lansing in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.1 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (4.3 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Lansing in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 5.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 9 days.
Is March a good time to visit Lansing?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lansing (42 out of 100). It has about 2 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.