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Lancaster, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Lancaster?
Lancaster, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Lancaster
- Population
- 38.8K
- Elevation
- 159 m
- Coordinates
- 32.59°, -96.76°
Lancaster is a city in United States with a population of approximately 38.8K. Average temperatures range from 4°C (40°F) in January to 35°C (95°F) in July. The best time to visit is April, May, October. The city sits at an elevation of 159 m above sea level.
Time in Lancaster right now
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Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
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DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
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Live weather in Lancaster
Daylight in Lancaster today
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Day length
14h 17m
Climate normals for Lancaster
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Fair 
February
Fair March
Good April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Fair July
Poor August
Poor September
Fair October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 4°C | 11°C / 0°C | 7days (63 mm) Good | 7h Good | 66% Muggy | 3.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 17°C / 6°C | 15°C / 3°C | 9days (84 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 69% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 22°C / 11°C | 21°C / 9°C | 10days (96 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 66% Muggy | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 25°C / 14°C | 25°C / 13°C | 10days (147 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 67% Muggy | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 29°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 12days (150 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 72% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 33°C / 24°C | 36°C / 26°C | 10days (101 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 35°C / 26°C | 39°C / 29°C | 8days (49 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 35°C / 26°C | 39°C / 29°C | 7days (84 mm) Good | 11.4h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September | 32°C / 22°C | 34°C / 24°C | 7days (62 mm) Good | 10h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 6.8 High | Fair | View Details |
| October best | 27°C / 17°C | 27°C / 16°C | 7days (102 mm) Good | 9h Good | 60% Moderate | 5.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 20°C / 11°C | 19°C / 9°C | 7days (69 mm) Good | 7.5h Good | 68% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 17°C / 7°C | 14°C / 4°C | 7days (69 mm) Good | 6.6h Fair | 68% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 14°C / 4°C . Feb: 17°C / 6°C . Mar: 22°C / 11°C . Apr: 25°C / 14°C . May: 29°C / 19°C . Jun: 33°C / 24°C . Jul: 35°C / 26°C . Aug: 35°C / 26°C . Sep: 32°C / 22°C . Oct: 27°C / 17°C . Nov: 20°C / 11°C . Dec: 17°C / 7°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 63 mm. Feb: 84 mm. Mar: 96 mm. Apr: 147 mm. May: 150 mm. Jun: 101 mm. Jul: 49 mm. Aug: 84 mm. Sep: 62 mm. Oct: 102 mm. Nov: 69 mm. Dec: 69 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 66%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 67%. May: 72%. Jun: 69%. Jul: 61%. Aug: 60%. Sep: 63%. Oct: 60%. Nov: 68%. Dec: 68%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 21 km/h . Feb: 22 km/h . Mar: 23 km/h . Apr: 23 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 20 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lancaster has a population of approximately 38.8K.
The best months to visit Lancaster are April, May, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Lancaster receives approximately 1076mm of rainfall annually across 101 rainy days.
Lancaster is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Lancaster sits at an elevation of 159 m (522 ft) above sea level.