What is the weather in East Lansing, MI right now?

The latest observation from Capital Region International Airport was 48°F and clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 11:55 PM EDT.

Will it rain in East Lansing, MI in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for East Lansing, MI?

The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 11 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 58°F to 62°F and up to a 50% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in East Lansing, MI today?

Sunrise is about 8:06 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:37 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in East Lansing, MI?

At East Lansing 4 S, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 62°F and the normal low is 42°F.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

East Lansing, MI Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

East Lansing, MI current weather

48°F

Clear

H -- / L 41°Feels like 45°

No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Capital Region International Airport (6.6 mi away), 10/26/2026, 11:55 PM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 11:03 PM

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10-day forecast

Tap a day for details

Today10/26Low 41°High
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Partly Cloudy
Tue10/27Low 48°High 63°
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Partly Sunny
Wed10/28Low 53°High 71°
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Partly Sunny
Thu10/2925% chance of precipitationLow 49°High 72°
Thursday: A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Fri10/3022% chance of precipitationLow 50°High 68°
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Mostly Sunny
Sat10/3122% chance of precipitationLow 52°High 68°
Saturday: A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun11/138% chance of precipitationLow 52°High 68°
Sunday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Chance Rain Showers
Mon11/233% chance of precipitationLow High 67°
Monday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Chance Rain Showers
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blend50% chance of precipitationLow 44°High 62°
Tuesday: Chance of rain. High near 62°. Low that night near 44°. About 0.43 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend43% chance of precipitationLow 41°High 60°
Wednesday: Chance of rain. High near 60°. Low that night near 41°. About 0.19 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Thu11/5Model blend20% chance of precipitationLow 38°High 58°
Thursday: Partly cloudy, slight chance of rain. High near 58°. Low that night near 38°. About 0.01 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 42.749, -84.476 from the NWS GRR office, updated 10/26/2026, 11:03 PM EDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 11: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KLAN (Lansing/Capital City Arpt, 7 mi), model run 10/26/2026, 10:00 PM EDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now47°Partly Cloudy4%6 mph
1 AM46°Mostly Cloudy4%5 mph
2 AM45°Mostly Cloudy3%5 mph
3 AM44°Partly Cloudy3%5 mph
4 AM43°Partly Cloudy3%5 mph
5 AM43°Mostly Cloudy3%5 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

TueNow47°Feels 44°4% Sky 42%6g14
1 AM46° 4% Sky 53%5g13
2 AM45° 3% Sky 54%5g13
3 AM44°Feels 41°3% Sky 44%5g12
4 AM43°Feels 40°3% Sky 46%5g12
5 AM43°Feels 40°3% Sky 54%5g12
6 AM42°Feels 39°4% Sky 44%5g10
7 AM41°Feels 38°3% Sky 63%5g10
8 AM42°Feels 39°3% Sky 69%5g10
9 AM43°Feels 40°3% Sky 61%5g13
10 AM47°Feels 44°3% Sky 58%6g14
11 AM50° 3% Sky 61%6g14
12 PM55° 4% Sky 67%7g16
1 PM57° 4% Sky 62%7g16
2 PM59° 4% Sky 67%7g16
3 PM61° 4% Sky 66%7g17
4 PM62° 4% Sky 66%7g16
5 PM62° 4% Sky 61%7g16
6 PM63° 0% Sky 59%7g16
7 PM59° 5% Sky 59%6g16
8 PM57° 0% Sky 66%6g15
9 PM54° 0% Sky 68%6g15
10 PM53° 0% Sky 83%6g15
11 PM52° 0% Sky 88%7g15
Wed 10/2812 AM51° 0% Sky 89%6g15
1 AM51° 0% Sky 87%6g14
2 AM50° 0% Sky 83%6g13
3 AM50° 0% Sky 78%5g13
4 AM50° 0% Sky 85%5g13
5 AM49° 0% Sky 86%5g13
6 AM50° 0% Sky 73%5g12
7 AM50° 0% Sky 69%5g12
8 AM50° 0% Sky 73%5g12
9 AM51° 0% Sky 46%5g13
10 AM54° 0% Sky 48%5g13
11 AM59° 0% Sky 49%6g13
12 PM63° 0% Sky 49%6g14
1 PM67° 0% Sky 48%7g15
2 PM69° 0% Sky 48%7g16
3 PM71° 0% Sky 50%7g16
4 PM71° 0% Sky 51%7g16
5 PM70° 0% Sky 53%6g15
6 PM68° 0% Sky 47%5g14
7 PM65° 0% Sky 41%5g12
8 PM62° 0% Sky 35%3g10
9 PM60° 0% Sky 31%3g9
10 PM58° 0% Sky 28%3g9
11 PM56° 0% Sky 24%3g9
Thu 10/2912 AM55° 0% Sky 24%3g9
1 AM55° 0% Sky 24%5g10
2 AM55° 0% Sky 24%5g12
3 AM55° 0% Sky 31%6g13
4 AM54° 0% Sky 39%6g14
5 AM54° 0% Sky 46%7g15
6 AM53° 0% Sky 48%7g16
7 AM54° 0% Sky 50%8g17
8 AM55° 7% Sky 52%8g18
9 AM57° 7% Sky 51%9g20
10 AM60° 7% Sky 49%9g20
11 AM63° 7% Sky 48%10g21
12 PM66° 7% Sky 47%12g22
1 PM69° 7% Sky 47%13g23
2 PM70° 25% Sky 46%13g23
3 PM71° 25% Sky 52%13g23
4 PM72° 25% Sky 58%12g23
5 PM70° 25% Sky 64%10g22
6 PM68° 25% Sky 65%9g21
7 PM65° 25% Sky 66%8g21
8 PM64° 14% Sky 67%7g18
9 PM62° 14% Sky 67%6g15
10 PM61° 14% Sky 67%5g12
11 PM59° 14% Sky 67%3g9
Fri 10/3012 AM58° 14% Sky 67%2g7
1 AM56° 14% Sky 67%2
2 AM55° 5% Sky 49%2
3 AM54° 5% Sky 49%2
4 AM52° 5% Sky 49%2
5 AM51° 5% Sky 49%2
6 AM50° 5% Sky 49%2
7 AM50° 5% Sky 49%1
8 AM50° 5% Sky 47%1
9 AM51° 5% Sky 47%2
10 AM53° 5% Sky 47%2g8
11 AM56° 5% Sky 47%3g9
12 PM59° 5% Sky 47%3g10
1 PM62° 5% Sky 47%3g12
2 PM65° 10% Sky 44%3g12
3 PM67° 10% Sky 44%3g12
4 PM67° 10% Sky 44%3g12
5 PM67° 10% Sky 44%3g12
6 PM65° 10% Sky 44%3g10
7 PM63° 10% Sky 44%3g9
8 PM60° 15% Sky 61%3g8
9 PM58° 15% Sky 61%3
10 PM56° 15% Sky 61%2g7
11 PM54° 15% Sky 61%2g7
Sat 10/3112 AM53° 15% Sky 61%2g7
1 AM53° 15% Sky 61%2g7
2 AM53° 22% Sky 68%2g8
3 AM53° 22% Sky 68%2g9
4 AM52° 22% Sky 68%3g9
5 AM52° 22% Sky 68%3g10
6 AM51° 22% Sky 68%3g10
7 AM51° 22% Sky 68%5g10
8 AM51° 16% Sky 78%5g10
9 AM52° 16% Sky 78%5g12
10 AM54° 16% Sky 78%6g13
11 AM57° 16% Sky 78%6g14
12 PM60° 16% Sky 78%6g15
1 PM63° 16% Sky 78%7g16
2 PM66° 10% Sky 71%7g16
3 PM67° 10% Sky 71%7g16
4 PM68° 10% Sky 71%6g16
5 PM67° 10% Sky 71%6g15
6 PM66° 10% Sky 71%6g14
7 PM63° 10% Sky 71%5g13
8 PM61° 9% Sky 83%5g12
9 PM59° 9% Sky 83%5g10
10 PM57° 9% Sky 83%3g9
11 PM55° 9% Sky 83%3g9
Sun 11/112 AM54° 9% Sky 83%3g9
1 AM54° 9% Sky 83%2g9
1 AM54° 19% Sky 79%2g9
2 AM54° 19% Sky 79%2g9
3 AM53° 19% Sky 79%3g8
4 AM53° 19% Sky 79%3g8
5 AM52° 19% Sky 79%3g8
6 AM52° 19% Sky 79%3g8
7 AM52° 38% Sky 85%3g8
8 AM54° 38% Sky 85%3g9
9 AM57° 38% Sky 85%5g12
10 AM60° 38% Sky 85%5g13
11 AM62° 38% Sky 85%5g14
12 PM64° 38% Sky 85%6g15
1 PM66° 31% Sky 76%6g15
2 PM67° 31% Sky 76%6g15
3 PM68° 31% Sky 76%6g15
4 PM68° 31% Sky 76%6g15
5 PM67° 31% Sky 76%5g14
6 PM64° 31% Sky 76%5g13
7 PM62° 25% Sky 65%3g12
8 PM60° 25% Sky 65%3g10
9 PM58° 25% Sky 65%3g10
10 PM56° 25% Sky 65%3g9
11 PM55° 25% Sky 65%3g9
Mon 11/212 AM55° 25% Sky 65%2g8
1 AM55° 21% Sky 76%2g8
2 AM55° 21% Sky 76%2g8
3 AM54° 21% Sky 76%2g8
4 AM54° 21% Sky 76%2g8
5 AM53° 21% Sky 76%2g8
6 AM53° 21% Sky 76%3g9
7 AM53° 22% Sky 83%3g10
8 AM55° 22% Sky 83%5g12
9 AM57° 22% Sky 83%5g14

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/26/2026, 11:03 PM EDT

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

Michigan hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

Drought

By county

Ingham County, week of 10/20/2026

No drought or abnormal dryness in this county.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in East Lansing, MI right now?: The latest observation from Capital Region International Airport was 48°F and clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 11:55 PM EDT.
Will it rain in East Lansing, MI in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for East Lansing, MI?: The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 11 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 58°F to 62°F and up to a 50% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in East Lansing, MI today?: Sunrise is about 8:06 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:37 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in East Lansing, MI?: At East Lansing 4 S, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 62°F and the normal low is 42°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 8:06 AM
Sunset: 6:37 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 31 min
Moon: Full Moon 99% lit

First light (civil dawn): 7:36 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 7:06 PM
Moonrise: 7:06 PM
Moonset: 10:01 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 62°, low 42°, precipitation 3.12 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at East Lansing 4 S, 5 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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