Zip 93535 (Lancaster, CA) Climate

Lancaster, CA (93535) has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot summers and relatively mild winters. The average temperature during the summer months ranges between 87-100 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature during winter months is usually around 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation levels throughout the year remain relatively low, with most occurring in the late fall and winter months. Summers are generally dry and sunny, while winters can experience occasional snowfall. Lancaster experiences over 300 days of sunshine per year, making it a great place to enjoy outdoor activities all year round!

Lancaster (zip 93535), California gets 8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Lancaster (zip 93535) averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 289 sunny days per year in Lancaster (zip 93535). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lancaster (zip 93535) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 30 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 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

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 93535 zip code is 8.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

7.2 Summer - 7.5 Winter

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the 93535 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Lancaster, California	United States
	7.7 in.	38.1 in.
	0.9 in.	27.8 in.
	30.4 days	106.2 days
	289 days	205 days
	97.7°	85.8°
	32.2°	21.7°
	8	7
	6.2	4.3
	2404 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 93535 zip code with an average high temperature of 97.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In the 93535 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 93535 zip code are October, April and May.

In the 93535 zip code, there are 107.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 93535 zip code with an average of 31.3°. This is colder than most places in California.

In the 93535 zip code, there are 52.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.

In the 93535 zip code, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

Humidity is low in the 93535 zip code, 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.

February is the wettest month in the 93535 zip code 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 the 93535 zip code means that it is one of the driest places in California.

February is the rainiest month in the 93535 zip code with 5.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 30.4 rainy days annually in the 93535 zip code, 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.

An annual snowfall of 0.9 inches in the 93535 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in California. December is the snowiest month in the 93535 zip code with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.