Lancaster, CA weather in February
In February, Lancaster sees highs around 62°F and lows around 35°F: cool and mostly dry. Expect about 5 wet days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 17% | 18% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:50 am / 5:21 pm | 6:22 am / 5:47 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.4 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 February day
- 6 am38°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am47°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (5 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 73% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 24%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below11 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 1.8 in; a dry February brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202015: average high 70°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 53°F
- Wettest February1998: 6.2 in
- Driest February1997: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading84°F (February 14, 2014)
- Lowest reading13°F (February 4, 2020)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 62°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 35°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 10 | 17 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Santa Clarita, CA31 mi · high 70°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Yuma, AZ244 mi · high 73°F · 2 wet days
- Cooler: Big Bear Lake, CA77 mi · high 46°F · 7 wet days
How Lancaster ranks in February
- Normal high132nd warmest of 378 cities; 45th of 60 in California
- Wet days42nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days106th most of 340
What to pack for Lancaster in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 62°F
- Layers – afternoons near 62°F but nights near 35°F
Heating and cooling
February has 476 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lancaster in February?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 13°F (February 4, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Lancaster in February?
About 5 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (6.2 in); the driest was in 1997, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Lancaster in February?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for February rounds to 0.0 in.
Is February a good time to visit Lancaster?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lancaster (61 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. 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.