Climate almanac

Lancaster

Ohio, United States · 39.71°, -82.60°

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What is the climate like in Lancaster?

The best time to visit Lancaster is typically August – September, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.1/10). Lancaster is warmest in July, when daily highs average 85°F (29°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 25°F (-4°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is September; the year sees roughly 51 in (1294 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitAugust – September — comfort peaks in September (7.1/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 85°F (29°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 25°F (-4°C)
  • Wettest monthMay (5.5 in (141 mm))
  • Driest monthSeptember (3.1 in (80 mm))
  • Annual precipitation51 in (1294 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromLancaster, 1 km away (1997-2026)