Climate and monthly weather forecastLancaster, VA
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Lancaster, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and max 43.5°F (6.4°C). January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a minimum temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Lancaster, is another chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average high of 47.3°F (8.5°C). The transition into February marks the average high-temperature at a still chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C), differing minimally from January's 43.5°F (6.4°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Lancaster, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.3°F (12.4°C) and min 38.7°F (3.7°C). March showcases a minor temperature ascent, adjusting from February's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a refreshing spring month in Lancaster, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 66.6°F (19.2°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C). An upsurge in temperatures occurs as March gives way to April, with average highs shifting from a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) to a refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Lancaster, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 75.6°F (24.2°C) and min 57.7°F (14.3°C). May's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C) to a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Lancaster, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 65.3°F (18.5°C) and max 83.5°F (28.6°C). Entering June, Lancaster notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from May's 75.6°F (24.2°C) to a still warm 83.5°F (28.6°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July in Lancaster, Virginia, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 88.3°F (31.3°C). Lancaster registers the highest average temperatures during the month of July, with peaks of 88.3°F (31.3°C) and lows of 69.4°F (20.8°C). Throughout July, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 102.2°F (39°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Lancaster, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 86°F (30°C) and 68.2°F (20.1°C). The advent of August brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 86°F (30°C), almost identical to 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 79.5°F (26.4°C) and an average low of 63°F (17.2°C). The transition into September involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a hot 86°F (30°C) in August to a warm 79.5°F (26.4°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Lancaster, Virginia, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 68.4°F (20.2°C) and min 53.1°F (11.7°C). The commencement of October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from September's moderately hot 79.5°F (26.4°C) to a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another mild month in Lancaster, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.1°F (13.4°C) and min 41.9°F (5.5°C). The onset of November is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) in October to a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Lancaster, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 36°F (2.2°C). In Lancaster, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C), is the coldest month.
In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.5 days and collects up to 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation.
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December.
The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.
Throughout the year, in Lancaster, there are 12 snowfall days, and 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated.
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.
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, snow does not fall in May through October.
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
July registers as the month with the average highest temperatures, reaching 88.3°F (31.3°C) at its peak and 69.4°F (20.8°C) at the lowest.
The least humid month in Lancaster is July, with an average relative humidity of 73%.
With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year in Lancaster.
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 15.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.
September is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
Average temperature
Lancaster, VA
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).
Average pressure
Lancaster, VA
- Average pressure in January:
30.11"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.08"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.08"Hg - Average pressure in April:
30"Hg - Average pressure in May:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.95"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.14"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed
Lancaster, VA
- Average wind speed in January:
7.4mph - Average wind speed in February:
7.6mph - Average wind speed in March:
7.9mph - Average wind speed in April:
8.1mph - Average wind speed in May:
6.9mph - Average wind speed in June:
6.3mph
- Average wind speed in July:
5.7mph - Average wind speed in August:
5.5mph - Average wind speed in September:
6.3mph - Average wind speed in October:
7mph - Average wind speed in November:
6.9mph - Average wind speed in December:
6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity
Lancaster, VA
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall
Lancaster, VA
- Average rainfall in January:
2.32" - Average rainfall in February:
2.48" - Average rainfall in March:
2.6" - Average rainfall in April:
2.83" - Average rainfall in May:
2.76" - Average rainfall in June:
2.64"
- Average rainfall in July:
3.11" - Average rainfall in August:
3.19" - Average rainfall in September:
1.93" - Average rainfall in October:
2.68" - Average rainfall in November:
2.36" - Average rainfall in December:
2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days
Lancaster, VA
- Average rainfall days in January:
9.9 days - Average rainfall days in February:
11 days - Average rainfall days in March:
14.8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
15.7 days - Average rainfall days in May:
17.4 days - Average rainfall days in June:
14.7 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
16.9 days - Average rainfall days in August:
15.2 days - Average rainfall days in September:
11.9 days - Average rainfall days in October:
10.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
10.2 days - Average rainfall days in December:
11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).
Average snowfall
Lancaster, VA
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days
Lancaster, VA
- Average snowfall days in January:
3.7 days - Average snowfall days in February:
3.3 days - Average snowfall days in March:
2 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0.2 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 days - Average snowfall days in November:
0.4 days - Average snowfall days in December:
2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Lancaster, VA
- 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 6min - 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:
5h and 30min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 6min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 48min - Average sunshine in April:
9h and 6min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 12min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 18min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 36min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 12min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 54min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 36min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 54min - Average sunshine in December:
5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days
Lancaster, VA
- Average sunshine days in January:
17.6 days - Average sunshine days in February:
14.2 days - Average sunshine days in March:
14.4 days - Average sunshine days in April:
13 days - Average sunshine days in May:
11.6 days - Average sunshine days in June:
13.2 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
12.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
13.5 days - Average sunshine days in September:
16.8 days - Average sunshine days in October:
18.4 days - Average sunshine days in November:
18.9 days - Average sunshine days in December:
17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index
Lancaster, VA
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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Lancaster, VA
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility
Lancaster, VA
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
