Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lancaster WM J Fox Fld, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 6.8"
- Annual precip
- 212d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lancaster WM J Fox Fld
Lancaster WM J Fox Fld, California averages 62°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 6.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 212 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
6.8"
Comfort Score
68/100
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) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lancaster WM J Fox Fld area.
How Lancaster WM J Fox Fld compares to every U.S. city
Lancaster WM J Fox Fld'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 WM J Fox Fld
MethodologyZooming out from Lancaster WM J Fox Fld's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 59°F (15°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8" | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0" | 4.9 | 0.1 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4" | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 7.4 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 18.8 |
| July | 98°F (36°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 27.7 |
| August | 98°F (37°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.7 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 20.1 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 1.0 | 4.9 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
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
Growing Season
212 days
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) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 8.0 | 69% | 11% |
| February | 51% | 10.5 | 62% | 12% |
| March | 44% | 13.2 | 73% | 6% |
| April | 36% | 14.8 | 76% | 3% |
| May | 32% | 15.1 | 82% | 2% |
| June | 25% | 13.9 | 92% | 0% |
| July | 24% | 12.2 | 90% | 0% |
| August | 26% | 10.1 | 87% | 1% |
| September | 31% | 9.3 | 88% | 1% |
| October | 36% | 8.2 | 81% | 3% |
| November | 44% | 7.9 | 75% | 6% |
| December | 51% | 6.8 | 68% | 12% |
What Lancaster WM J Fox Fld's climate means for you
Lancaster WM J Fox Fld runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 212 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,949 heating and 1,905 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 WM J Fox Fld, CA
In Lancaster WM J Fox Fld, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 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. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00003159, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Lancaster WM J Fox Fld sees about 6.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 212 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 3 and the first fall freeze near November 1. On the energy side, 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 68/100 (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 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lancaster WM J Fox Fld? ▼
Lancaster WM J Fox Fld has approximately 212 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 3 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
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, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 WM J Fox Fld climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003159 near Lancaster WM J Fox Fld.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003159. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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