Lansing: Geography and Climate

Lansing is located on the Grand River at its junction with the Red Cedar. The area climate alternates between continental and semi-marine. When little or no wind is present, the weather becomes continental, producing pronounced fluctuations in temperature. The weather turns semi-marine with a strong wind from the Great Lakes. Snowfall averages about 49 inches annually. Tornadoes occur occasionally, as do thunder and wind storms. Flooding is likely one year out of three; floods cause extensive damage one year out of ten.

Area: 35.24 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 880 feet above sea level

Average Temperatures: January, 22° F; July, 71° F; annual average, 48° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 30.8 inches of rain, 48.9 inches of snow