Lancaster, MA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Lancaster weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lancaster.
This week in Lancaster
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lancaster
What is the weather usually like in Lancaster?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 43.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,101 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lancaster: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FITCHBURG MUNI AP, MA US (USW00004780), adjusted for the elevation of Lancaster.
Lancaster weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lancaster through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:22 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:07 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:21 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:16 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lancaster?
Lancaster has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Lancaster is June to September. At 299 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Lancaster
What is the hottest month in Lancaster?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Lancaster?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Lancaster?
About 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Lancaster?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lancaster?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lancaster have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Lancaster in November?
Highs average 50°F and lows 30°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lancaster?
Around 6:36 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:26 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Lancaster weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Lancaster.
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