Lancaster, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Lancaster, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 114.9°F (46°C) | July 6, 2024 |
| Record Low | 3°F (-16°C) | January 13, 1963 |
| Lowest High | 28°F (-2°C) | January 10, 1949 and January 28, 1957 and December 10, 1972 |
| Highest Low | 82°F (28°C) | July 12, 2012 and July 17, 2023 and July 7, 2024 |
| Highest Mean | 98°F (37°C) | July 7, 2024 |
| Lowest Mean | 15.9°F (-9°C) | January 28, 1957 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 2.79" (70.9 mm) | February 12, 2003 |
| Max in One Month | 4.89" (124.2 mm) | November 1965 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | July 1948 |
| Max in One Year | 12.99" (329.9 mm) | 2005 |
| Least in One Year | 0.87" (22.0 mm) | 1953 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 14.3" (36.3 cm) | January 4, 1974 |
| Max in One Month | 24.9" (63.3 cm) | January 1949 |
| Max in One Season | 24.9" (63.3 cm) | 1948-49 |
| Max in One Year | 24.9" (63.3 cm) | 1949 |
| Earliest Snow | 12.0" (30.5 cm) | November 17, 1964 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 12.0" (30.5 cm) | November 17, 1964 |
| Latest Snow | 8.0" (20.3 cm) | March 7, 1952 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 8.0" (20.3 cm) | March 7, 1952 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 2, 1934 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | July 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | July 1, 1948 – December 9, 2020 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at PALMDALE AP (6 mi from Lancaster, CA). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Lancaster, CA?
The all-time record high in Lancaster, CA is 114.9°F (46°C), set on July 6, 2024.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Lancaster, CA?
The all-time record low in Lancaster, CA is 3°F (-16°C), set on January 13, 1963.
What is the most rain Lancaster, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Lancaster, CA is 2.79 inches, on February 12, 2003.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Lancaster, CA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Lancaster, CA is 14.3 inches, on January 4, 1974.
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