Lansing, MI weather in November
November in Lansing: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 47°F, lows 32°F, rain or snow on about 12 days and about 3.9 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.9 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 43% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:12 am / 5:31 pm | 7:47 am / 5:05 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 9.3 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 November day
- 6 am36°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am37°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon43°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm44°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm41°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 31°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 67%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry November brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.9 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 55°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 39°F
- Wettest November2003: 5.6 in
- Driest November2012: 0.4 in
- Highest reading77°F (November 9, 2020)
- Lowest reading6°F (November 21, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 47°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 32°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.8 h | 9.1 h |
Highs change by -14°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Dayton, OH206 mi · high 52°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Aurora, IL204 mi · high 48°F · 9 wet days
How Lansing ranks in November
- Normal high328th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days340th driest of 378
- Comfortable days286th most of 341
What to pack for Lansing in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 767 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lansing in November?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 6°F (November 21, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Lansing in November?
About 12 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (5.6 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Lansing in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 3.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is November a good time to visit Lansing?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lansing (38 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.