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Retirement Living In Mason Area - Michigan


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Area Description

Mason, Michigan, is the seat of Ingham County government. The clock tower of the historic Ingham County Courthouse is a beacon in the heart of the community and the Courthouse is the centerpiece of our historic downtown area. The Mason area is a community of about 16,000 people (8,200 in the City of Mason) and is only minutes south of Lansing, the state capital.

The small town lifestyle and agricultural setting of the Mason area attracts residents and employers who enjoy a buffer from nearby suburban areas. Quiet and attractive neighborhoods, our Cobblestone Village antiques district, rural charm, affordable homes, a high-quality school system and convenient, quick access to the Lansing metropolitan area and Michigan State University are just some of the reasons people enjoy living in the Mason area. Come home to Mason, Michigan -- Hometown U.S.A.

Includes Cities/Towns: Dansville, Mason.

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Many additional cultural activities are just minutes north of our area in Lansing and East Lansing (home of Michigan State University)

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Mason Area, Michigan?

For those of you that retire in Mason Area, 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 Mason Area! 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 Mason Area such as 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 Mason Area!

Summertime in Mason Area is a great time to enjoy your retirement with 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 Mason Area, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, 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  16  23  30
 Feb  18  26  34
 Mar  26  35  44
 Apr  37  47  58
 May  47  58  69
 Jun  57  68  79
 Jul  60  71  82
 Aug  59  70  81
 Sep  51  62  73
 Oct  40  50  61
 Nov  32  40  48
 Dec  22  28  35

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  6  0
 Nov  0  16  0
 Dec  0  26  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  12  19 %
 Feb  2 "  10  20 %
 Mar  2 "  10  26 %
 Apr  3 "  11  34 %
 May  4 "  11  45 %
 Jun  4 "  10  56 %
 Jul  3 "  10  60 %
 Aug  3 "  9  60 %
 Sep  4 "  10  53 %
 Oct  3 "  11  41 %
 Nov  3 "  11  32 %
 Dec  2 "  13  24 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  12 "  22  8
 Feb  10 "  19  7
 Mar  5 "  8  4
 Apr  1 "  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  2 "  2  2
 Dec  10 "  14  8


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