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Lancaster, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Lancaster?
Lancaster, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Lancaster
- Population
- 59.3K
- Elevation
- 110 m
- Coordinates
- 40.04°, -76.31°
Lancaster is a city in United States with a population of approximately 59.3K. Average temperatures range from -2°C (28°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, August, September, October. The city sits at an elevation of 110 m above sea level.
Time in Lancaster right now
Open full time & time zone page 07:33 33
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
IANA time zone
America/New_York
Daylight saving
DST in effect
EST / EDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Lancaster
Daylight in Lancaster today
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Day length
15h 00m
Climate normals for Lancaster
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Fair May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Good November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / -2°C | 0°C / -7°C | 10days (77 mm) Wet | 5.9h Fair | 67% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 7°C / -1°C | 4°C / -5°C | 10days (87 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 67% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 12°C / 2°C | 8°C / -2°C | 10days (87 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 64% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| April | 17°C / 7°C | 15°C / 4°C | 10days (95 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 65% Muggy | 5.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 22°C / 13°C | 22°C / 12°C | 13days (109 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 71% Muggy | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 18°C | 29°C / 18°C | 11days (90 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 30°C / 21°C | 33°C / 24°C | 14days (131 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 28°C / 20°C | 31°C / 22°C | 12days (106 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 25°C / 17°C | 26°C / 17°C | 10days (99 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 73% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 19°C / 11°C | 18°C / 9°C | 8days (77 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 72% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 12°C / 4°C | 9°C / 1°C | 8days (76 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 68% Muggy | 2.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 6°C / 0°C | 3°C / -4°C | 10days (96 mm) Wet | 5.6h Fair | 70% Muggy | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 5°C / -2°C . Feb: 7°C / -1°C . Mar: 12°C / 2°C . Apr: 17°C / 7°C . May: 22°C / 13°C . Jun: 27°C / 18°C . Jul: 30°C / 21°C . Aug: 28°C / 20°C . Sep: 25°C / 17°C . Oct: 19°C / 11°C . Nov: 12°C / 4°C . Dec: 6°C / 0°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 77 mm. Feb: 87 mm. Mar: 87 mm. Apr: 95 mm. May: 109 mm. Jun: 90 mm. Jul: 131 mm. Aug: 106 mm. Sep: 99 mm. Oct: 77 mm. Nov: 76 mm. Dec: 96 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 67%. Feb: 67%. Mar: 64%. Apr: 65%. May: 71%. Jun: 69%. Jul: 72%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 73%. Oct: 72%. Nov: 68%. Dec: 70%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 15 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 16 km/h . Nov: 18 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lancaster has a population of approximately 59.3K.
The best months to visit Lancaster are May, June, August, September, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Lancaster receives approximately 1130mm of rainfall annually across 126 rainy days.
Lancaster is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Lancaster sits at an elevation of 110 m (361 ft) above sea level.