A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
An Antelope Valley driving film
This recorded regional tour includes both Lancaster and Palmdale. It is a look at Antelope Valley roads, not a city-only route or a live traffic feed.
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Weather · August
Lancaster weather in August
Average highs of 98°F, lows of 65°F and 0.00 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
August is Lancaster’s warmest month, with average highs of 98°F and lows of 65°F. That is about the same as July, and 21° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 98°F
- Average low
- 65°F
- Precipitation
- 0.00 in
- Wet days
- 0
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:13 AM · 7:41 PM
August across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in August
- Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.
August is good for
- Early-morning or evening outings, with indoor plans for the afternoon heat
Around Lancaster
See Lancaster
A look around town before you go.
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Lancaster, California Nature short.
An activity Short shared by Destination Lancaster.
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Questions
How hot does it get in Lancaster in August?
Average highs are 98°F and average lows 65°F, for a daily mean of 81°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Lancaster in August?
August averages 0.00 in of precipitation over about 0 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 12th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Lancaster in August?
Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:13 AM and sets about 7:41 PM, for roughly 13.5 hours of daylight.
Is August a good time to visit Lancaster?
The mildest months for visiting are April, May, October. August is hot.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld station (5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.