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Lancaster, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Lancaster?
Lancaster, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Lancaster
- Population
- 9K
- Elevation
- 173 m
- Coordinates
- 34.72°, -80.77°
Lancaster is a city in United States with a population of approximately 9K. Average temperatures range from 3°C (38°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July. The best time to visit is April, May, September, October. The city sits at an elevation of 173 m above sea level.
Time in Lancaster right now
Open full time & time zone page 22:48 48
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
14h 29m
Climate normals for Lancaster
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Fair March
Good April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Good July
Poor August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 3°C | 9°C / 0°C | 10days (102 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 69% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 16°C / 6°C | 14°C / 3°C | 10days (98 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 71% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 19°C / 8°C | 17°C / 6°C | 10days (90 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 65% Muggy | 5.6 High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 23°C / 12°C | 23°C / 10°C | 9days (100 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 27°C / 17°C | 28°C / 17°C | 12days (97 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 30°C / 21°C | 34°C / 23°C | 12days (84 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 23°C | 37°C / 27°C | 16days (113 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 22°C | 35°C / 25°C | 15days (131 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 20°C | 31°C / 21°C | 8days (100 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 72% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 14°C | 24°C / 13°C | 6days (69 mm) Good | 8.3h Good | 70% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 18°C / 8°C | 16°C / 6°C | 7days (69 mm) Good | 7.5h Good | 68% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 13°C / 5°C | 11°C / 2°C | 10days (114 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 73% Muggy | 2.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 12°C / 3°C . Feb: 16°C / 6°C . Mar: 19°C / 8°C . Apr: 23°C / 12°C . May: 27°C / 17°C . Jun: 30°C / 21°C . Jul: 32°C / 23°C . Aug: 31°C / 22°C . Sep: 29°C / 20°C . Oct: 24°C / 14°C . Nov: 18°C / 8°C . Dec: 13°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 102 mm. Feb: 98 mm. Mar: 90 mm. Apr: 100 mm. May: 97 mm. Jun: 84 mm. Jul: 113 mm. Aug: 131 mm. Sep: 100 mm. Oct: 69 mm. Nov: 69 mm. Dec: 114 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 69%. Feb: 71%. Mar: 65%. Apr: 64%. May: 69%. Jun: 71%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 72%. Oct: 70%. Nov: 68%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 14 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lancaster has a population of approximately 9K.
The best months to visit Lancaster are April, May, September, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Lancaster receives approximately 1167mm of rainfall annually across 125 rainy days.
Lancaster is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Lancaster sits at an elevation of 173 m (568 ft) above sea level.