About East Lansing, MI's Climate & Weather History

With a population of around 48,500, East Lansing sits in Michigan, United States. The city operates in the Eastern Time Zone.

In 2025, East Lansing recorded an average annual temperature of 49°F — right at the 30-year normal of 49°F. The hottest day reached 93°F in June; the coldest was -7°F in January. Total precipitation was 28 inches (drier than usual). The wettest month was May.