Lancaster, CA weather in August
Expect very hot, dry weather in Lancaster in August, with highs near 98°F and lows near 65°F. Rain is rare. It is one of the warmest months in Lancaster. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 98°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.01 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 99°F | 96°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 62°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:02 am / 7:55 pm | 6:24 am / 7:20 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 12.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am68°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am86°Fdew point 40°F
- Noon95°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm96°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm88°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm79°Fdew point 42°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (5 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 94% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 3%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more29 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow0 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in0 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 0.01 in; a dry August brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202012: average high 102°F
- Coolest August1991: average high 92°F
- Wettest August1998: 0.2 in
- Driest August1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading111°F (August 16, 2020)
- Lowest reading49°F (August 16, 2009)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 98°F | 98°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 65°F | 57°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -7°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA109 mi · high 108°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Burbank, CA37 mi · high 88°F · 0 wet days
How Lancaster ranks in August
- Normal high18th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 60 in California
- Wet days30th driest of 378
- Comfortable days222nd most of 341
What to pack for Lancaster in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 98°F
- Layers – afternoons near 98°F but nights near 65°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 504 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lancaster in August?
The normal high is 98°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 111°F (August 16, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Lancaster in August?
About 0 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.01 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (0.2 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Lancaster?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lancaster (38 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 29 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (USW00003159), 5.2 mi NW of the city center, 2,338 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Palmdale (USC00046624), 8.0 mi SSE of the city center, 2,612 ft (260 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: General William J. Fox Airfield Airport (723816-03159), 5.2 mi NW of the city center, 2,338 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.