Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lancaster Fairfield, OH Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 40.3"
- Annual precip
- 170d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lancaster Fairfield
Lancaster Fairfield, Ohio averages 52°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 40.3"
- annual precipitation
- 170 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
40.3"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lancaster Fairfield) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lancaster Fairfield area.
How Lancaster Fairfield compares to every U.S. city
Lancaster Fairfield's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lancaster Fairfield
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Lancaster Fairfield, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3" | 22.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2" | 0.1 | 2.2 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9" | 5.6 | 0.2 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0" | 16.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.9"
13.1 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
11.3 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
12.0 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
13.7 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
14.0 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
13.0 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
14.3 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
13.9 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
13.2 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
11.8 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
10.2 days with precipitation
December 2.9"
12.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
170 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,472
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
824
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lancaster Fairfield's climate means for you
Lancaster Fairfield runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 170 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,472 heating and 824 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Lancaster Fairfield, OH
An annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 41°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Lancaster Fairfield, Ohio. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00053844 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Lancaster Fairfield receives roughly 40.3 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 170 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 13. For energy use, 5,472 heating degree days and 824 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 Fairfield scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lancaster Fairfield, OH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lancaster Fairfield, Ohio is 52°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Lancaster Fairfield get? ▼
Lancaster Fairfield receives 40.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lancaster Fairfield? ▼
Lancaster Fairfield has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lancaster Fairfield? ▼
Lancaster Fairfield has approximately 170 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lancaster Fairfield? ▼
Lancaster Fairfield has 5,472 heating degree days and 824 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Lancaster Fairfield climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053844 near Lancaster Fairfield.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053844. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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