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Lancaster WM J Fox Fld, CA Climate

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

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

Lancaster WM J Fox Fld, California has an average annual temperature of 62°F and a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 6.8". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

62°F (17°C)

Avg High

77°F

Avg Low

47°F

Annual Precip

6.8"

Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

62°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

6.8"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lancaster WM J Fox Fld) 67.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lancaster WM J Fox Fld area.

Warming context for Lancaster WM J Fox Fld

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Lancaster WM J Fox Fld 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 59°F (15°C) 31°F (0°C) 45°F (7°C)
February 62°F (16°C) 35°F (1°C) 48°F (9°C)
March 67°F (20°C) 40°F (4°C) 54°F (12°C)
April 73°F (23°C) 45°F (7°C) 59°F (15°C)
May 82°F (28°C) 53°F (12°C) 68°F (20°C)
June 91°F (33°C) 62°F (16°C) 76°F (25°C)
July 98°F (36°C) 67°F (20°C) 82°F (28°C)
August 98°F (37°C) 65°F (18°C) 81°F (27°C)
September 91°F (33°C) 57°F (14°C) 74°F (23°C)
October 80°F (27°C) 46°F (8°C) 63°F (17°C)
November 67°F (19°C) 35°F (2°C) 51°F (11°C)
December 58°F (14°C) 30°F (-1°C) 44°F (7°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 1.5"

5.0 days with precipitation

February 1.8"

5.3 days with precipitation

March 1.0"

4.3 days with precipitation

April 0.4"

2.2 days with precipitation

May 0.1"

1.0 days with precipitation

June 0.1"

0.3 days with precipitation

July 0.1"

0.7 days with precipitation

August 0.0"

0.3 days with precipitation

September 0.1"

0.5 days with precipitation

October 0.3"

1.6 days with precipitation

November 0.4"

2.2 days with precipitation

December 1.1"

4.4 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

November 1

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 3

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

2,949

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,905

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

Humidity & Wind

Monthly averages from hourly observations

Month Humidity Wind (mph)
January 53% 8.0
February 51% 10.5
March 44% 13.2
April 36% 14.8
May 32% 15.1
June 25% 13.9
July 24% 12.2
August 26% 10.1
September 31% 9.3
October 36% 8.2
November 44% 7.9
December 51% 6.8

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Lancaster WM J Fox Fld, CA

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Lancaster WM J Fox Fld, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00003159, 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 WM J Fox Fld receives roughly 6.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 3 and the first fall freeze near November 1. For energy use, 2,949 heating degree days and 1,905 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 WM J Fox Fld scores 67/100 (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 December-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 WM J Fox Fld, CA?
The average annual temperature in Lancaster WM J Fox Fld, California is 62°F. The warmest month averages 98°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Lancaster WM J Fox Fld get?
Lancaster WM J Fox Fld receives 6.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lancaster WM J Fox Fld?
Lancaster WM J Fox Fld has a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Lancaster WM J Fox Fld?
Growing season data is not available for Lancaster WM J Fox Fld.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lancaster WM J Fox Fld?
Lancaster WM J Fox Fld has 2,949 heating degree days and 1,905 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 WM J Fox Fld 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 USW00003159. 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: USW00003159. For informational purposes only.

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