Climate Lancaster - Pennsylvania
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 38 | 41 | 51 | 63 | 73 | 81 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 22 | 24 | 31 | 40 | 50 | 60 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 2.88 | 2.47 | 3.27 | 3.38 | 3.89 | 3.94 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 85 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 42 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 64 | 63 | 55 | 43 | 35 | 26 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.50 | 3.20 | 4.56 | 3.85 | 3.60 | 3.27 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What is the average weather in Lancaster, Pennsylvania?
Lancaster experiences a humid continental climate, marked by warm summers and cold winters. Precipitation is fairly wet and spread relatively evenly through the year, though winter moisture often arrives as regular snowfall. The area sees strong seasonal temperature contrasts.
Lancaster Climate Graph - Pennsylvania Climate Chart
Daily normals Lancaster - Pennsylvania - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 40.9 | 24.0 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 2 Jan | 40.8 | 23.8 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 3 Jan | 40.7 | 23.6 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 4 Jan | 40.5 | 23.5 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 5 Jan | 40.4 | 23.3 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 6 Jan | 40.3 | 23.2 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 7 Jan | 40.2 | 23.0 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| 8 Jan | 40.1 | 22.8 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 9 Jan | 40.0 | 22.7 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 10 Jan | 39.9 | 22.6 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| 11 Jan | 39.8 | 22.4 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| 12 Jan | 39.8 | 22.3 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| 13 Jan | 39.7 | 22.2 | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| 14 Jan | 39.7 | 22.1 | 1.34 | 1.34 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| 15 Jan | 39.6 | 22.0 | 1.44 | 1.44 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| 16 Jan | 39.6 | 21.9 | 1.54 | 1.54 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| 17 Jan | 39.5 | 21.8 | 1.64 | 1.64 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| 18 Jan | 39.5 | 21.7 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| 19 Jan | 39.5 | 21.6 | 1.83 | 1.83 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 20 Jan | 39.5 | 21.6 | 1.93 | 1.93 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| 21 Jan | 39.5 | 21.5 | 2.03 | 2.03 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| 22 Jan | 39.5 | 21.5 | 2.12 | 2.12 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| 23 Jan | 39.5 | 21.5 | 2.22 | 2.22 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| 24 Jan | 39.6 | 21.4 | 2.32 | 2.32 | 4.10 | 4.10 |
| 25 Jan | 39.6 | 21.4 | 2.42 | 2.42 | 4.40 | 4.40 |
| 26 Jan | 39.7 | 21.4 | 2.52 | 2.52 | 4.60 | 4.60 |
| 27 Jan | 39.7 | 21.4 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 4.90 | 4.90 |
| 28 Jan | 39.8 | 21.4 | 2.71 | 2.71 | 5.20 | 5.20 |
| 29 Jan | 39.9 | 21.5 | 2.81 | 2.81 | 5.50 | 5.50 |
| 30 Jan | 40.0 | 21.5 | 2.91 | 2.91 | 5.80 | 5.80 |
| 31 Jan | 40.1 | 21.6 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 6.10 | 6.10 |
Weather history Lancaster - July 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul | 99.0 | 71.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Jul | 102.0 | 73.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Jul | 100.9 | 80.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Jul | 104.0 | 69.1 | 1.31 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Jul | 90.0 | 68.0 | 2.31 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Jul | 77.0 | 66.9 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Jul | 79.0 | 66.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Jul | 70.0 | 70.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Jul | 84.0 | 64.0 | 1.54 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Jul | 87.1 | 69.1 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Jul | 84.0 | 68.0 | 0.44 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Jul | 86.0 | 66.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 Jul | 84.9 | 62.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 Jul | 90.0 | 64.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 Jul | 95.0 | 71.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 Jul | 91.9 | 72.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 17 Jul | 86.0 | 64.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 Jul | 84.9 | 66.0 | 0.27 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 Jul | 80.1 | 62.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 Jul | 82.9 | 57.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 Jul | 84.9 | 70.0 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 22 Jul | 86.0 | 69.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 Jul | 80.1 | 57.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 Jul | 81.0 | 54.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 Jul | 82.0 | 61.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 26 Jul | 84.0 | 62.1 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 27 Jul | 87.1 | 63.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 28 Jul | 82.9 | 66.0 | 0.61 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 29 Jul | 79.0 | 66.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 30 Jul | 80.1 | 66.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 31 Jul | 86.0 | 66.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Past weather Lancaster
| Jul 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 86.2 ºF | 38 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 66.3 ºF | 22 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 6.59 inch | 2.88 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 6 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 104.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 70.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 80.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 54.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather July 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Lancaster - Pennsylvania
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Lancaster | |
| City | Lancaster | |
| Zip Code | 17543 | |
| Longitude | -76.29 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 40.12 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 394ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Lancaster - Pennsylvania
| Local Time | 12:36 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:45 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:13 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Lancaster - Pennsylvania
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Lancaster weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 63ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 43ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 42.81 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 18 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Lancaster
Longitude: -76.2944, Latitude: 40.1224
Average weather Lancaster, PA - 17543
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...