Lancaster Weather

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Lancaster is a High Desert destination for comparing High Desert temperature swings, wind, and dry-air conditions.

75°
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Comfort Score
81(B)
Great
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 4:37 AM PDT

Lancaster weather at a glance

Lancaster is a town at 2,333 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Lancaster is a High Desert destination for comparing High Desert temperature swings, wind, and dry-air conditions. Notable features include town, high-desert, wind, and temperature-swing.

Current conditions are 75°F, feeling like 75°F, with 36% humidity, winds near 7 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 79°F and an average low of 50°F, with about 10.0 hours of sunshine per day and 0.3 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 3.9 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
75°F
Feels like 75°F
Humidity
36%
Wind
7 mph
NW • Gusts 17 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature100
Wind75
Night Sky5
Humidity100
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now75°81 (B)8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am74°81 (B)7 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am73°94 (A-)5 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
7am73°99 (A)4 mph0%☀️ Sunny
8am81°86 (A-)4 mph0%☀️ Sunny
9am87°76 (B)6 mph0%☀️ Sunny
10am92°69 (C)6 mph0%☀️ Sunny
11am96°68 (C)8 mph0%☀️ Sunny
12pm99°49 (D)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm100°45 (D)12 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm99°31 (F)15 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm99°31 (F)16 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Lancaster hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Lancaster. Use the temperature view to see warming and cooling through the day, and the comfort view to see when the combined temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, and air quality should feel most favorable.

The wind view compares sustained wind with stronger gusts at Lancaster. The AQI view uses the current observation for “Now” and modeled AQI-equivalent guidance for later hours when forecast smoke data is available.

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Infrared

Radar

Precipitation

7 mph
Gusts 17 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Lancaster

Each preview is centered on Lancaster, with the red pin marking its approximate location. Satellite imagery provides cloud context, radar shows nearby precipitation, and the fog view shows the marine-layer or low-cloud field when that regional layer is available.

These images cover a wider area than the point forecast, so a nearby cloud or rain band may not be directly over Lancaster. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today🏆 Best100° / 73°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed104° / 72°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu104° / 77°70 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri102° / 77°61 (C)2%☀️ Sunny
Sat102° / 76°71 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Sun101° / 77°74 (B-)1%☀️ Sunny
Mon99° / 76°61 (C)2%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Today (Comfort score: 75)

Nearby Temperature Comparison

Conditions at nearby Greater Los Angeles destinations

Tip: Los Angeles temps can vary 20-30°F within a short distance due to microclimates.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
100°Fforecast
4° above normal
Normal: 96°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
2.4"
15% above average
30-yr avg: 2.1"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
16.4 mphlast 28 days
2.1 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 14.2 mph
Comfort Score
8528-day avg
4 pts above typical
Recent baseline: 81
What the Lancaster climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Lancaster with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available; fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.

Positive and negative differences describe how Lancaster departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.

Historical Climate Data

Long-term weather patterns and climate data

Data sources: NOAA HRRR rolling destination baseline for recent temperature, precipitation, fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine signals.

Climate Overview

Based on HRRR rolling destination baseline (2024-07-01 to 2026-06-30)

84
Avg Comfort
79.2°
Avg High
49.9°
Avg Low
78%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine10h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain3.9"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr20 (5%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr3
✨ Perfect Days (80+)570

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. May89
83° / 55° · ☀️ 12h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. April87
73.1° / 46.5° · ☀️ 10.9h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days
3. March85
72.7° / 43.6° · ☀️ 9.8h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. August67
97.8° / 67.3° · ☀️ 11.1h
💧 0" · 0 rainy days · 0 foggy days
2. January68
60.2° / 30.1° · ☀️ 8h
💧 0.8" · 4 rainy days · 2 foggy days
3. July69
99.3° / 69.7° · ☀️ 12.9h
💧 0" · 0 rainy days · 0 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 202470103.8° / 73.1°12.8h0d0"5
August 20247697.4° / 66.2°11.1h0d0"14
September 20248193.4° / 59.7°10.3h0d0.01"19
October 20248486.7° / 51°9.7h0d0"24
November 20248464.1° / 34.1°7.6h0d0"24
December 20248566.1° / 33.4°7.4h0d0.01"27
January 20258160° / 27.2°8.4h0d0.7"22
February 20258566.5° / 39.4°8.3h0d0.61"24
March 20258464.8° / 40.5°9.4h0d0.85"25
April 20258973.4° / 46.5°10.9h0d0.08"30
May 20258983.6° / 55.5°12h0d0.09"29
June 20258193.3° / 64.4°12.9h0d0.01"22
July 20258194.7° / 66.3°13h0d0"22
August 20257798.2° / 68.5°11.1h0d0"15
September 20258889.2° / 62.5°10.2h0d0.05"28
October 20258978.7° / 48°9.5h1d0.28"30
November 20258169.2° / 42.1°6.6h1d1.72"22
December 20258363.7° / 36.1°6.8h0d1.63"26
January 20268360.4° / 33°7.7h3d1.09"24
February 20268564.9° / 37.2°8h0d1.17"22
March 20268980.6° / 46.7°10.3h0d0.01"30
April 20269172.8° / 46.5°10.9h0d0.15"30
May 20268882.3° / 54.4°12h0d0"29
June 20268590.6° / 64.2°13h0d0"27
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

111°F88°F66°F43°F20°FJul '24Aug '24Sep '24Oct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Lancaster climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Lancaster, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.

Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Lancaster. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.

Hourly Temperature, Fog, Wind, Cloud Cover, and Solar Radiation Patterns

Average local hour by month from 2016-07-01 to 2026-06-30

How to read the temperature heatmap for Lancaster

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Lancaster changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day; warmer colors identify the usual afternoon peaks and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the fog heatmap for Lancaster

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Lancaster. Darker cells mark month-and-hour combinations with a stronger historical fog signal, which helps separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the wind heatmap for Lancaster

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Lancaster through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the cloud cover heatmap for Lancaster

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Lancaster for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the solar radiation heatmap for Lancaster

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Lancaster by month and hour. Brighter cells indicate the strongest typical sun, while muted cells can reflect nighttime, shorter winter days, cloud cover, smoke, or terrain shading.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

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Location Details

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Coordinates
34.6936, -118.1753
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Elevation
2333 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#town#high-desert#wind#temperature-swing
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Lancaster

What is the weather at Lancaster right now?

Current conditions at Lancaster are 75°F, feeling like 75°F, with 36% humidity, winds near 7 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Lancaster?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 79°F and an average low of 50°F at Lancaster. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Lancaster get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 3.9 inches of precipitation and 20 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Lancaster. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Lancaster foggy?

Lancaster averages about 0.3 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 3 foggy days in a typical year. Fog varies considerably by season, so check the monthly breakdown and current forecast for visit planning.

What are the best months to visit Lancaster for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are April 2026 (73°F/47°F average high/low and a 91 comfort score), April 2025 (73°F/47°F average high/low and a 89 comfort score), and May 2025 (84°F/56°F average high/low and a 89 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Lancaster?

Lancaster is a town at 2,333 feet. Lancaster is a High Desert destination for comparing High Desert temperature swings, wind, and dry-air conditions. Notable features include town, high-desert, wind, and temperature-swing.

💡 Local Tip: Greater Los Angeles weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Lancaster.
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