Lancaster Weather in December

What's the weather like in Lancaster (Ohio) in December 2024?

The climate in Lancaster during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Lancaster and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

Lancaster weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4.5°C 40.1°F
Nightly temperature -4.5°C 23.9°F
Average temperature 0°C 32°F
Daily sunshine 3.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 70 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 8.1°C 46.6°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Lancaster

Lancaster average temperature in December

December rainfall

Lancaster average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Lancaster average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lancaster in December 2024.

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Lancaster weather stats

Lancaster weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: October 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: June 9.1hrs
Coldest month: January 1.5°C 34.7°F
Wettest month: July 106mm 4.2ins
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