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Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt, PA Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt, Pennsylvania has an average annual temperature of 54°F and a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 44.1", including 21.4" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

54°F (12°C)

Avg High

64°F

Avg Low

43°F

Annual Precip

44.1"

Annual Snow

21.4"

Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

54°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

44.1"

Plus 21.4" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt) 62.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt area.

Warming context for Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 40°F (4°C) 22°F (-5°C) 31°F (-1°C)
February 43°F (6°C) 24°F (-5°C) 33°F (1°C)
March 52°F (11°C) 31°F (-1°C) 41°F (5°C)
April 65°F (18°C) 41°F (5°C) 53°F (11°C)
May 75°F (24°C) 50°F (10°C) 62°F (17°C)
June 83°F (28°C) 60°F (15°C) 71°F (22°C)
July 87°F (31°C) 65°F (18°C) 76°F (24°C)
August 85°F (30°C) 63°F (17°C) 74°F (23°C)
September 78°F (26°C) 56°F (13°C) 67°F (19°C)
October 66°F (19°C) 44°F (7°C) 55°F (13°C)
November 55°F (13°C) 34°F (1°C) 44°F (7°C)
December 44°F (7°C) 27°F (-3°C) 36°F (2°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 3.0"

Snow: 6.1"

10.0 days with precipitation

February 2.5"

Snow: 7.4"

8.8 days with precipitation

March 3.5"

Snow: 3.4"

10.5 days with precipitation

April 3.5"

Snow: 0.2"

10.9 days with precipitation

May 3.6"

12.7 days with precipitation

June 4.1"

11.1 days with precipitation

July 4.5"

10.3 days with precipitation

August 3.6"

9.7 days with precipitation

September 4.8"

9.5 days with precipitation

October 4.2"

Snow: 0.3"

9.9 days with precipitation

November 3.3"

Snow: 0.6"

9.6 days with precipitation

December 3.5"

Snow: 3.4"

10.9 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 24

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 19

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

5,129

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,030

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt, PA

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt, Pennsylvania as a location with an annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00364763, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt receives roughly 44.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 21.4 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 24. For energy use, 5,129 heating degree days and 1,030 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt scores 62/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt, PA?
The average annual temperature in Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt, Pennsylvania is 54°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt get?
Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt receives 44.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 21.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt?
Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt has a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt?
Growing season data is not available for Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt?
Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt has 5,129 heating degree days and 1,030 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00364763. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00364763. For informational purposes only.

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