Climate in Lancaster, CA

Lancaster, CA is located in the high desert of Southern California. This region has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. Average summer temperatures peak in the mid 90s Fahrenheit while average winter temperatures rarely drop below freezing. The area receives an average of 8 inches of rain per year, resulting in dry conditions most of the year. There are occasional cold fronts that bring windy and rainy weather to the area, but these are typically short-lived events. Generally, Lancaster has sunny skies and comfortable temperatures for the majority of the year.

Lancaster, California gets 8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Lancaster averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 281 sunny days per year in Lancaster. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lancaster gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 32 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

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Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 98 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 32
Rain: averages 8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year

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BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lancaster is 8.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Lancaster, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

July is the hottest month for Lancaster with an average high temperature of 97.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In Lancaster, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lancaster are October, April and May.

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In Lancaster, there are 106.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in California.

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December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lancaster with an average of 31.3°. This is colder than most places in California.

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In Lancaster, there are 53.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.

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In Lancaster, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

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Humidity is low in Lancaster, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

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February is the wettest month in Lancaster with 1.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 58% of yearly precipitation and 4% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 7.7 inches in Lancaster means that it is one of the driest places in California.

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February is the rainiest month in Lancaster with 5.7 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 31.5 rainy days annually in Lancaster, which is one of the least rainy places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 49% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 5% chance of a rainy day.

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An annual snowfall of 0.9 inches in Lancaster means that it is snowier than most places in California. December is the snowiest month in Lancaster with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

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