Average Monthly Sunshine in Lancaster (OH)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lancaster receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lancaster. Expect long, bright days with 260 hours in July and darker periods with just 84 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2190 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lancaster. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Lancaster’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lancaster enjoys an average of 2190 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Lancaster’s wettest month, receives 116 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lancaster Precipitation page.