Climate and monthly weather forecastLancaster, NY
Climate and monthly weather forecast
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
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).
The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.
In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.2 days and collects up to 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation.
Months with snowfall in Lancaster are January through May, October through December.
The months with the most snowfall in Lancaster, New York, are January and February, with an average 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated snow.
In Lancaster, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 12.68" (322mm) of snow.
With an average of 2.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lancaster, New York.
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.
June through September are months without snowfall in Lancaster, New York.
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 18min of daylight.
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.
The months with the lowest humidity in Lancaster, New York, are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 75%.
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.
The months with the most sunshine in Lancaster are July and August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.
The month with the highest UV index is July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
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.
The month with the shortest days in Lancaster is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
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 in January:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.93"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.95"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.09"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.06"Hg
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 in January:
10.7mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.2mph - Average wind speed in March:
9.1mph - Average wind speed in April:
9mph - Average wind speed in May:
7.5mph - Average wind speed in June:
7.1mph
- Average wind speed in July:
6.5mph - Average wind speed in August:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in September:
6.9mph - Average wind speed in October:
8.6mph - Average wind speed in November:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in December:
9.7mph
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
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 in January:
1.02" - Average rainfall in February:
1.1" - Average rainfall in March:
1.06" - Average rainfall in April:
1.38" - Average rainfall in May:
1.5" - Average rainfall in June:
1.3"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.61" - Average rainfall in August:
1.26" - Average rainfall in September:
0.91" - Average rainfall in October:
1.34" - Average rainfall in November:
1.14" - Average rainfall in December:
1.22"
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 in January:
7.1 days - Average rainfall days in February:
6.4 days - Average rainfall days in March:
9.7 days - Average rainfall days in April:
13.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
14.6 days - Average rainfall days in June:
12.4 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
15.8 days - Average rainfall days in August:
14.4 days - Average rainfall days in September:
11.3 days - Average rainfall days in October:
15 days - Average rainfall days in November:
10.2 days - Average rainfall days in December:
8.5 days
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 in January:
2.95" - Average snowfall in February:
2.95" - Average snowfall in March:
1.46" - Average snowfall in April:
0.87" - Average snowfall in May:
0.12" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
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 in January:
15.8 days - Average snowfall days in February:
13.9 days - Average snowfall days in March:
8.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
3.5 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.3 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:
0.7 days - Average snowfall days in November:
6.4 days - Average snowfall days in December:
13.2 days
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 in January:
9h and 30min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 36min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 24min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 42min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 18min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 0min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 54min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 42min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 6min
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).
- Average sunshine in January:
2h and 24min - Average sunshine in February:
2h and 30min - Average sunshine in March:
4h and 54min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 12min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 54min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 24min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 24min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 24min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in October:
4h and 30min - Average sunshine in November:
4h and 12min - Average sunshine in December:
2h and 42min
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 in January:
11.1 days - Average sunshine days in February:
10.2 days - Average sunshine days in March:
13.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
12.6 days - Average sunshine days in May:
13.7 days - Average sunshine days in June:
14.8 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
13.2 days - Average sunshine days in August:
13.3 days - Average sunshine days in September:
15.5 days - Average sunshine days in October:
13.4 days - Average sunshine days in November:
13.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
12.3 days
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 UV index
Lancaster, NY
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Lancaster, NY
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
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).
