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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lancaster, New York, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C). January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), is the coldest month. Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Lancaster, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and min 19.8°F (-6.8°C). The shift into February records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C), subtly varied from January's 29.3°F (-1.5°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Lancaster, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 40.6°F (4.8°C). Lancaster sees an increase in average high-temperatures during March, moving from a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in February to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Lancaster, New York, is a cool spring month, with an average temperature varying between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C). With the beginning of April, Lancaster's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C) in March to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lancaster, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 48°F (8.9°C) and 66°F (18.9°C). May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in April to an enjoyable 66°F (18.9°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is an agreeable month in Lancaster, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average high of 73.2°F (22.9°C). June's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C) in May to a pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July in Lancaster, New York, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 62.2°F (16.8°C) and max 79.3°F (26.3°C). July, having an average high-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C), is the warmest month. Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Lancaster, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.1°F (25.6°C) and min 61.3°F (16.3°C). As Lancaster welcomes August, the average high-temperature records at a still moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also an agreeable month in Lancaster, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55°F (12.8°C) and an average high of 71.8°F (22.1°C). With the onset of September, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from August's moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C) to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Lancaster, New York, with an average temperature varying between 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C). Transition from September to October is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C) to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Lancaster, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 45.5°F (7.5°C). Lancaster in November undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from October's mild 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lancaster, New York, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C). Stepping into December, Lancaster observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Lancaster?

Lancaster, New York, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What are the most humid months in Lancaster?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

How many days does it rain in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.2 days and collects up to 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow in Lancaster?

Months with snowfall in Lancaster are January through May, October through December.

What is the snowiest month in Lancaster?

The months with the most snowfall in Lancaster, New York, are January and February, with an average 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 12.68" (322mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lancaster?

With an average of 2.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

When is the lowest UV index in Lancaster?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lancaster, New York.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Lancaster?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lancaster, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

When it does not snow in Lancaster?

June through September are months without snowfall in Lancaster, New York.

When are the longest days in Lancaster?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 18min of daylight.

What is the hottest time of year in Lancaster?

Lancaster's temperatures peak on average in July, reaching 79.3°F (26.3°C) at their highest and 62.2°F (16.8°C) at their lowest.

What is the least humid month in Lancaster?

The months with the lowest humidity in Lancaster, New York, are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Lancaster?

The month with the most rainfall in Lancaster is July, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Lancaster?

The months with the most sunshine in Lancaster are July and August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Lancaster?

The month with the highest UV index is July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the driest month in Lancaster?

September is the month with the least rainfall in Lancaster, New York. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lancaster?

The month with the shortest days in Lancaster is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

Average temperature
Lancaster, NY

Average temperature - Lancaster, NY

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure
Lancaster, NY

Average pressure - Lancaster, NY

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed
Lancaster, NY

Average wind speed - Lancaster, NY

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity
Lancaster, NY

Average humidity - Lancaster, NY

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall
Lancaster, NY

Average rainfall - Lancaster, NY

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days
Lancaster, NY

Average rainfall days - Lancaster, NY

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall
Lancaster, NY

Average snowfall - Lancaster, NY

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Lancaster, NY

Average snowfall days - Lancaster, NY

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Lancaster, NY

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Lancaster, NY

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days
Lancaster, NY

Average sunshine days - Lancaster, NY

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.2 days).

Average visibility
Lancaster, NY

Average visibility - Lancaster, NY

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).

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