Lancaster, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Lancaster weather by the hour
Lancaster weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lancaster.
This week in Lancaster
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lancaster
What is the weather usually like in Lancaster?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 98°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 30°F average low
- 6.8 inprecipitation per year · 173 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lancaster: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LANCASTER WM J FOX FLD, CA US (USW00003159), adjusted for the elevation of Lancaster.
Lancaster weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lancaster through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:37 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Lancaster?
Lancaster has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 98°F (37°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 6.8 inches (173 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Lancaster is April–May and October–November. At 2,359 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Lancaster
What is the hottest month in Lancaster?
August, with an average high of 98°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Lancaster?
December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Lancaster?
About 6.8 inches (173 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Lancaster?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lancaster?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lancaster have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Lancaster in November?
Highs average 67°F and lows 35°F, with about 0.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lancaster?
Around 6:25 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:49 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Lancaster weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Lancaster.
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