Lansing, Michigan Weather
Lansing, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Lansing, Ingham County.
Full aviation weather for Lansing is published on the Capital Region International Airport (KLAN) page, 6 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Lansing have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Lansing: Abrams Municipal Airport (K4D0) 16 km · Skyway Estates Airport (K60G) 18 km · Mason Jewett Field (KTEW) 22 km · Fitch H Beach Airport (KFPK) 27 km · Wend Valley Airport (K49G) 34 km
Conditions reported at KLAN describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lansing specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, Michigan, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle flow of the Grand River, its tributaries sketching the terrain with subtle undulations and fertile valleys. It lies 3.7 miles west of East Lansing, MI (from East Lansing, MI: bearing 265°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east of Delta Township. Historically, this region was a crossroads, its early development intertwined with the logging industry and the burgeoning need for a central seat of government, its destiny solidified when it was chosen as the state capital. The economy of Lansing has long been anchored by its automotive heritage, a powerful engine of growth that continues to resonate, though now it diversifies with a growing presence in technology and healthcare, reflecting a resilient spirit that adapts to the changing currents of industry. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth after a summer rain, a quiet testament to the land's enduring agricultural roots that still grace the surrounding countryside. The cultural character of Lansing is one of earnest practicality, a place where civic pride is quietly expressed through community engagement and a deep connection to its state government institutions. Among its notable landmarks, the Michigan State Capitol building stands as a majestic beacon, its dome catching the afternoon sun with a burnished glow. The city is home to Michigan State University, a sprawling academic hub that infuses Lansing with a vibrant intellectual energy and a youthful pulse. While professional sports teams may draw crowds elsewhere, the spirit of competition is alive in university athletics, particularly football, where the roar of the crowd can be felt on crisp autumn Saturdays. Major annual events, like the hugely popular Common Ground Music Festival, draw diverse crowds, celebrating the creative spirit that flourishes in this dynamic capital.
Live animated radar for Lansing and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42.732535°N, 84.555535°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48933, 48912, 48908, 48917, 48901 |
| Area Code | 517 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lansing, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lansing, Michigan, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Lansing includes coordinates 42.732535°N, 84.555535°W, situated in Ingham County. ZIP code 48933, 48912, 48908, 48917, 48901. Telephone area code: 517. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Detroit).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
