Average Monthly Sunshine in Lancaster (PA)

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

Sunshine in Lancaster varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 310 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 126 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2600 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lancaster. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Lancaster enjoys an average of 2600 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Lancaster’s wettest month, receives 119 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 4°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.