The climate in Lancaster, OH is generally warm and temperate throughout the year. Summers in the city tend to be hot and humid, with average high temperatures reaching into the mid 80s F (30 C). Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures dipping below freezing on a regular basis. Average annual snowfall in Lancaster is around 28 inches (71 cm). Spring and fall are both pleasant seasons of transition where temperatures range between cool and mild. Overall, Lancaster experiences four distinct seasons that provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities all year round.
Lancaster, Ohio gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lancaster averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 174 sunny days per year in Lancaster. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lancaster gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 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.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year