What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Lancaster, CA?

The record high temperature in Lancaster, CA is 118°F, recorded on August 5, 1990.

What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in Lancaster, CA?

The record low temperature in Lancaster, CA is 2°F, recorded on December 24, 1984.

Historical Weather in Lancaster, CA

Name: Lancaster, CA Temperature Records
Creator: NOAA

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Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Lancaster, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 98°F / Low: 67°F

Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 58°F / Low: 30°F

Jan

59°/ 31°

💧 6.4"

❄️ 5.0"

Feb

62°/ 35°

💧 7.5"

❄️ 2.2"

Mar

67°/ 39°

💧 5.6"

❄️ 0.6"

Apr

73°/ 45°

💧 3.7"

May

81°/ 53°

💧 3.0"

Jun

91°/ 61°

💧 3.7"

Jul

98°/ 67°

💧 4.3"

Aug

97°/ 65°

💧 7.2"

Sep

91°/ 58°

💧 4.2"

Oct

79°/ 47°

💧 5.8"

Nov

67°/ 36°

💧 5.5"

Dec

58°/ 30°

💧 7.0"

❄️ 3.8"

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Lancaster, CA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Lancaster, CA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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Lancaster, CA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Lancaster Temperature Records

Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Lancaster, CA is 118°F, set on August 5, 1990.
Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Lancaster, CA is 2°F, set on December 24, 1984.
Data Coverage: Based on 53 years of data from NOAA weather station: LANCASTER.

All-Time Record High

118°F

August 5, 1990

All-Time Record Low

2°F

December 24, 1984

Monthly Temperature Records in Lancaster

Month	Record High	Record Low
January	85°F(2010)	3°F(2007)
February	88°F(2014)	11°F(1979)
March	92°F(2004)	14°F(1971)
April	99°F(1996)	20°F(1971)
May	114°F(2009)	28°F(1988)
June	115°F(2013)	30°F(1995)
July	115°F(2024)	44°F(1979)
August	118°F(1990)	41°F(1979)
September	113°F(2022)	34°F(1978)
October	106°F(2024)	18°F(1971)
November	93°F(1970)	15°F(1992)
December	84°F(2007)	2°F(1984)