Climate and monthly weather forecastLancaster, KY
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Lancaster, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.6°F (4.2°C) and min 26.6°F (-3°C). January is the month when Lancaster experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low of 26.6°F (-3°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is a frosty month in Lancaster, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and max 44.8°F (7.1°C). The commencement of February brings an average high-temperature of a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C), marking an inconsequential divergence from January. Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Lancaster, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 37.4°F (3°C). March's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in February to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Lancaster, Kentucky, is a comfortable spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 66°F (18.9°C). The shift into April is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in March to a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Lancaster, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and an average high of 75°F (23.9°C). May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 66°F (18.9°C) to a moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is also a moderately hot month in Lancaster, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 82.6°F (28.1°C) and an average low of 62.6°F (17°C). Lancaster's June weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from May's moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C) to a still warm 82.6°F (28.1°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, in Lancaster, Kentucky, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 85.3°F (29.6°C) and 66°F (18.9°C). With average high temperatures of 85.3°F (29.6°C) and lows of 66°F (18.9°C), July is the warmest month. The heat index for July is estimated at a very hot 96.8°F (36°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Lancaster, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 64°F (17.8°C) and max 83.8°F (28.8°C). August records an average high-temperature of a still warm 83.8°F (28.8°C), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Lancaster, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 78.1°F (25.6°C) and an average low of 58.8°F (14.9°C). Lancaster's weather subtly changes with the onset of September, barely falling from a warm 83.8°F (28.8°C) in August to a still moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Lancaster, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and an average high of 66.2°F (19°C). The commencement of October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from September's moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C) to a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a fresh month in Lancaster, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average low of 37.2°F (2.9°C). November brings a drop in Lancaster's average high-temperature, falling from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in October to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Lancaster, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 45°F (7.2°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C). December ushers in a minor alteration in Lancaster's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Lancaster's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C), is the coldest in the year.
In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.2 days and collects up to 38.66" (982mm) of precipitation.
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall.
Throughout the year, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 12.09" (307mm) of snow is accumulated.
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.
The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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.
In Lancaster, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through October.
The months with the highest UV index in Lancaster are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
June has the most sunshine of the year in Lancaster, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.
Lancaster's July weather, with an average high temperature of 85.3°F (29.6°C) and an average low temperature of 66°F (18.9°C), tends to be the warmest of the year.
July is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.
The months with the lowest humidity are August through October, with an average relative humidity of 76%.
The month with the least rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically collects 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
Average temperature
Lancaster, KY
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).
Average pressure
Lancaster, KY
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.11"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.09"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in May:
30"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.96"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.15"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed
Lancaster, KY
- Average wind speed in January:
8.5mph - Average wind speed in February:
8.5mph - Average wind speed in March:
8.2mph - Average wind speed in April:
8.1mph - Average wind speed in May:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in June:
5.9mph
- Average wind speed in July:
5.2mph - Average wind speed in August:
5mph - Average wind speed in September:
5.4mph - Average wind speed in October:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in November:
7.2mph - Average wind speed in December:
8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity
Lancaster, KY
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (76%).
Average rainfall
Lancaster, KY
- Average rainfall in January:
2.64" - Average rainfall in February:
3.66" - Average rainfall in March:
3.31" - Average rainfall in April:
3.58" - Average rainfall in May:
3.54" - Average rainfall in June:
3.43"
- Average rainfall in July:
3.74" - Average rainfall in August:
3.19" - Average rainfall in September:
2.44" - Average rainfall in October:
2.68" - Average rainfall in November:
2.8" - Average rainfall in December:
3.66"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").
Average rainfall days
Lancaster, KY
- Average rainfall days in January:
11.2 days - Average rainfall days in February:
12.1 days - Average rainfall days in March:
15.8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
16.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
18.8 days - Average rainfall days in June:
16.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
18.5 days - Average rainfall days in August:
16.7 days - Average rainfall days in September:
14 days - Average rainfall days in October:
13.1 days - Average rainfall days in November:
11.1 days - Average rainfall days in December:
13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.1 days).
Average snowfall
Lancaster, KY
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days
Lancaster, KY
- Average snowfall days in January:
8.9 days - Average snowfall days in February:
8.5 days - Average snowfall days in March:
4.6 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0.8 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in November:
2.7 days - Average snowfall days in December:
7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Lancaster, KY
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 54min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 48min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 12min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 12min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 42min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 30min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 36min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 12min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 12min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 6min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 18min - Average sunshine in March:
5h and 54min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 48min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 6min
- Average sunshine in July:
9h and 42min - Average sunshine in August:
9h and 42min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 12min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 36min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 36min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days
Lancaster, KY
- Average sunshine days in January:
11.8 days - Average sunshine days in February:
9.5 days - Average sunshine days in March:
11 days - Average sunshine days in April:
11.8 days - Average sunshine days in May:
10.8 days - Average sunshine days in June:
11.3 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
10.5 days - Average sunshine days in August:
12 days - Average sunshine days in September:
14.1 days - Average sunshine days in October:
16.3 days - Average sunshine days in November:
16.1 days - Average sunshine days in December:
12.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).
Average UV index
Lancaster, KY
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Lancaster, KY
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility
Lancaster, KY
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, September and December (5mi).
