Climate almanac

Lancaster

California, United States · 34.70°, -118.14°

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What is the climate like in Lancaster?

The best time to visit Lancaster is typically April – November, with trip comfort peaking in June (9.2/10). Lancaster is warmest in July, when daily highs average 96°F (35°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 40°F (5°C). The wettest month is typically January and the driest is July; the year sees roughly 8.9 in (227 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitApril – November — comfort peaks in June (9.2/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 96°F (35°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 40°F (5°C)
  • Wettest monthJanuary (1.8 in (46 mm))
  • Driest monthJuly (0.1 in (1 mm))
  • Annual precipitation8.9 in (227 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromPalmdale AP, 9 km away (1934-2026)