Lancaster weather
At 7:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (57°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Lancaster sits 273 m (896 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lancaster, Ohio, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Lancaster weather
Is it raining in Lancaster right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Lancaster this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–23° and lows of 6–16°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Lancaster lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lancaster?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Lancaster weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lancaster?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lancaster is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (36°F) in January to 30°C (87°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Lancaster?
May is the wettest month, with about 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 68 mm (2.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Lancaster?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (36°F) and lows of -6°C (21°F).
Does Lancaster have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 105 mm (4.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months