Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lancaster, OH Climate
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- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 40.2"
- Annual precip
- 185d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lancaster
Lancaster, Ohio averages 53°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 40.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 185 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
40.2"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lancaster) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lancaster area.
How Lancaster compares to every U.S. city
Lancaster's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lancaster
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Lancaster captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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) | 22°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9" | 25.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2" | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2" | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1" | 3.5 | 0.2 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.9"
9.8 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
9.8 days with precipitation
March 3.4"
10.4 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
11.2 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
11.4 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
10.7 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
7.8 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
9.5 days with precipitation
November 2.7"
8.3 days with precipitation
December 2.9"
10.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
185 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,274
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,003
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lancaster's climate means for you
Lancaster runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 185 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,274 heating and 1,003 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, OH
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Lancaster, Ohio as a location with an annual average temperature of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°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 USC00334403, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Lancaster sees about 40.2 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 185 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 22 and the first fall freeze near October 24. On the energy side, 5,274 heating degree days and 1,003 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 scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lancaster, OH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lancaster, Ohio is 53°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Lancaster get? ▼
Lancaster receives 40.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lancaster? ▼
Lancaster has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lancaster? ▼
Lancaster has approximately 185 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 22 and the first fall freeze around October 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lancaster? ▼
Lancaster has 5,274 heating degree days and 1,003 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 climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00334403 near Lancaster.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00334403. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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