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Lansing Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Fog Lies Upon the Plain

Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

Warmest today at 69° · coldest night Saturday at 27°

The short of it: Lansing weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 7 °C (44 °F) with fog, feeling like 5 °C (41 °F). Today’s high 20 °C (69 °F), low 5 °C (40 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: fog advisory, glass falling, unusually warm. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:00 local time.

LANSING, Monday. — Those stepping out in Lansing this morning will find fog; the afternoon should top out near 69°, the night near 40°. Count it a gift: 15° above the November average of 54° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the S, gusting to 2 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 69°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 27°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.5 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Lansing brings highs near 54°, lows of 33° and about 2.2 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 90°, January the coldest at 20°, and May the wettest with 5.7 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are May and October.

The sun is up 10 h 13 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 965 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowFog44°41°1 mph–
3 AMFog43°40°2 mph–
4 AMFog42°38°2 mph–
5 AMFog41°37°2 mph–
6 AMFog41°37°2 mph–
7 AMFog40°37°2 mph–
8 AMFog42°38°2 mph–
9 AMClear sky49°47°2 mph–
10 AMClear sky56°53°5 mph–
11 AMClear sky60°56°6 mph–
12 PMClear sky64°60°6 mph–
1 PMClear sky67°62°7 mph–
2 PMClear sky68°64°7 mph–
3 PMClear sky69°65°6 mph–
4 PMClear sky68°65°5 mph–
5 PMClear sky64°62°4 mph–
6 PMClear sky61°58°3 mph–
7 PMClear sky58°56°3 mph–
8 PMClear sky57°54°4 mph–
9 PMClear sky56°53°4 mph–
10 PMClear sky55°52°4 mph–
11 PMClear sky54°51°3 mph–
12 AMClear sky52°49°3 mph–
1 AMClear sky50°47°3 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): fog, high 69°, low 40°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 6:56 AM, down 5:09 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today40°69°dry13 mph10 h 13 min
Tuesday41°67°dry6 mph10 h 11 min
Wednesday48°58°dry22 mph10 h 10 min
Thursday37°49°dry18 mph10 h 8 min
Friday33°44°dry11 mph10 h 6 min
Saturday27°47°dry10 mph10 h 3 min
Sunday39°44°0.5 in.12 mph10 h 1 min

Warmest: today at 69°. Wettest: Sunday, 0.5 in.. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 22 mph.

The Almanac · Lansing Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Lansing, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
14° colder, 0.7 in. less rain
Versus December
11° warmer
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 58 min
Average wind
10 mph
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 14° against October, to near 54°; nights run about 33°. Rain is modest, about 2.2 in., the 9th wettest month.

Lansing in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Lansing by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January39°20°1.0 in.10 mph9 h 41 min✦✦
February45°24°1.3 in.10 mph10 h 40 min✦✦✦
March56°34°2.5 in.11 mph11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April67°44°4.0 in.11 mph13 h 11 min✦✦✦
May76°54°5.7 in.10 mph14 h 19 min✦✦✦
June85°64°4.9 in.9 mph14 h 55 min✦✦
July90°68°4.2 in.7 mph14 h 40 min✦✦
August88°66°3.9 in.7 mph13 h 42 min✦✦
September80°57°4.0 in.8 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October69°45°3.0 in.9 mph11 h 5 min✦✦✦
November54°33°2.2 in.10 mph9 h 58 min✦✦✦
December43°24°1.6 in.10 mph9 h 25 min✦✦✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Lansing

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Lansing today?

Right now it is 7 °C (44 °F) with fog; it feels like 5 °C (41 °F). Today’s high is 20 °C (69 °F) and tonight’s low 5 °C (40 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Lansing this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 12 mm (0.46 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Lansing?

No warnings, but 3 notices are on the wire: fog advisory; glass falling; unusually warm.

What is the warmest month in Lansing?

July, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -7 °C (20 °F). The wettest month is May, with 145 mm (5.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Lansing?

May and October. May brings highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and about 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain; October highs near 20 °C (69 °F) and 75 mm (3.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Lansing?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LeavenworthKansas4 mi NNW54°33°2.2 in.
BasehorKansas8 mi SSW54°33°2.2 in.
Platte CityMissouri10 mi NE54°33°2.0 in.
ParkvilleMissouri12 mi ESE55°34°2.2 in.
Bonner SpringsKansas13 mi S55°34°2.2 in.
EdwardsvilleKansas14 mi SSE55°34°2.2 in.
TonganoxieKansas14 mi SW54°33°2.0 in.
RiversideMissouri16 mi ESE55°34°2.1 in.

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