East Lansing's winters are harsh, with temperatures frequently dropping below freezing and averaging around -2°C in January. Spring is a slow warming period, with March marking the first month where average temperatures rise above 0°C, eventually reaching an average of 21°C by June. Summer months bring warmer temperatures, with July and August averaging around 22°C, but highs can occasionally reach up to 33°C. Autumn is mild, with October marking a return to cooler temperatures, averaging around 14°C. Winters are the coldest period, with February being the chilliest month on average, at -6°C.