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Retirement Living In Greater Lansing - Michigan


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Area Description

Greater Lansing is Michigan's capital region! Whether you're here for business or pleasure, Greater Lansing, Michigan is a one-of-a-kind setting for a visit to remember! Explore endless dining options. Browse unique boutiques. Celebrate culture and the arts in our world-class performance venues and galleries. Catch Spartan Spirit on the campus of Michigan State University. Learn more at www.lansing.org.

Includes Cities/Towns: Dewitt, Lansing.

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    If outdoors activities are up your alley, head over to one of Lansing's numerous parks, gardens and nature centers. Try the new River Town Adventures for canoeing and kayaking on the Grand River in the heart of our urban center. - See more at: http://www.lansing.org/visitor/things-to-do

Delicious artistry is on tap. Sample a craft brewed beer, or visit one of Lansing’s newest distilleries for artisanal vodka and other spirits. Greater Lansing is home to nearly a dozen wineries, breweries and distilleries most offering onsite tasting rooms. A bottle of Spartan White makes a great souvenir from your Michigan vacation.

Cultural Activities


Art aficionado? Mid-Michigan is full of galleries, exhibits and cultural events. Explore the thought provoking contemporary art displays at the Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum or take in a Broadway show at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, both located on the campus of Michigan State University. - See more at: http://www.lansing.org/visitor/things-to-do

For an educational trip; tour the State Capitol building, visit Impression 5 Science Center or learn about our state's history at the Michigan Historical Museum. - See more at: http://www.lansing.org/visitor/things-to-do

Public transportation


Not only is getting to Greater Lansing easy, so is getting around! From cab, to limo, to bus to air to our fun entertainment express trolley, there are a lot of ways to find your way all over the area. Choose what works best for you and your group and get out to explore! - See more at: http://www.lansing.org/visitor/transportation

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Greater Lansing, Michigan?

For those of you that retire in Greater Lansing, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 20's and highs in the low 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 10's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Greater Lansing! Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Greater Lansing such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Greater Lansing!

Summertime in Greater Lansing is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Greater Lansing, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  17 F°  23 F°  30 F°
 Feb  18 F°  26 F°  33 F°
 Mar  26 F°  35 F°  44 F°
 Apr  37 F°  47 F°  58 F°
 May  47 F°  58 F°  69 F°
 Jun  57 F°  68 F°  79 F°
 Jul  61 F°  72 F°  82 F°
 Aug  59 F°  70 F°  80 F°
 Sep  51 F°  62 F°  73 F°
 Oct  41 F°  51 F°  60 F°
 Nov  32 F°  40 F°  47 F°
 Dec  22 F°  28 F°  35 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  28  3
 Feb  0  25  2
 Mar  0  23  0
 Apr  0  9  0
 May  0  1  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  3  0  0
 Aug  2  0  0
 Sep  0  0  0
 Oct  0  5  0
 Nov  0  16  0
 Dec  0  26  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  12  18 %
 Feb  2 "  10  19 %
 Mar  2 "  10  25 %
 Apr  3 "  12  34 %
 May  3 "  11  45 %
 Jun  4 "  10  56 %
 Jul  3 "  10  60 %
 Aug  3 "  10  60 %
 Sep  4 "  10  53 %
 Oct  3 "  11  41 %
 Nov  3 "  12  32 %
 Dec  2 "  13  23 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  13 "  23  10
 Feb  10 "  19  7
 Mar  6 "  9  4
 Apr  2 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  3 "  2  2
 Dec  11 "  15  9


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Cost of Living for Greater Lansing, MI

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