East Lansing Weather in December

What's the weather like in East Lansing (Michigan) in December 2024?

The climate in East Lansing during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in East Lansing and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

East Lansing weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 0.8°C 33.4°F
Nightly temperature -7°C 19.4°F
Average temperature -3.1°C 26.4°F
Daily sunshine 3 hrs
Avg rainfall 55 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 5.3°C 41.5°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in East Lansing with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in East Lansing

East Lansing average temperature in December

December rainfall

East Lansing average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

East Lansing average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in East Lansing in December 2024.

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East Lansing weather stats

East Lansing weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.9°C 82.2°F
Driest month: February 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -2.2°C 28°F
Wettest month: June 86mm 3.4ins
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