Lancaster (CA) Climate by Month
The climate in Lancaster is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very hot during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Lancaster, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in July to a moderate 14°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -1°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Lancaster sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 132 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Lancaster shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 33 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Lancaster offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between July (11.3 hours daily) and January (7.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Lancaster in the United States of America
During the months of March, April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 33 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 340 hours of sunshine.
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