West Lancaster, OH

Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Ohio

West Lancaster is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Ohio. It is 0.6 miles S of Octa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 43142.

West Lancaster at a glance

State
Ohio
County
Fayette County
ZIP code
43142
Nearest town
Octa (0.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.6228, -83.6097

Weather in West Lancaster now

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West Lancaster weather by the hour

West Lancaster weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Lancaster.

This week in West Lancaster

Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Lancaster

What is the weather usually like in West Lancaster?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°33°52°70°88°36°20°Jan40°22°Feb50°30°Mar64°40°Apr73°51°May81°60°Jun83°63°Jul82°61°Aug77°54°Sep66°42°Oct52°32°Nov41°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.5"Feb3.8"Mar4.1"Apr4.4"May4.3"Jun3.9"Jul3.4"Aug2.7"Sep2.7"Oct2.8"Nov3.2"Dec

Best time to visit West Lancaster: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OH US (USC00338794), adjusted for the elevation of West Lancaster.

West Lancaster weather month by month

January
36° 20°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow
February
40° 22°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
March
50° 30°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
April
64° 40°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
May
73° 51°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
81° 60°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
83° 63°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
82° 61°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
77° 54°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
66° 42°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
52° 32°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
December
41° 25°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West Lancaster through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:51 AM5:36 PM9 h 44 min
February7:24 AM6:12 PM10 h 47 min
March7:43 AM7:42 PM11 h 58 min
April6:55 AM8:13 PM13 h 18 min
May6:18 AM8:43 PM14 h 25 min
June6:04 AM9:05 PM15 h 0 min
July6:18 AM9:02 PM14 h 44 min
August6:45 AM8:32 PM13 h 46 min
September7:14 AM7:44 PM12 h 30 min
October7:43 AM6:56 PM11 h 13 min
November7:17 AM5:20 PM10 h 3 min
December7:46 AM5:12 PM9 h 26 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in West Lancaster?

West Lancaster has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 40.8 inches (1,036 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit West Lancaster is June to September. 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.

Webcams near West Lancaster

The closest live webcam is Octa: I-71 at SR-435/US-35, 4416, 0.3 miles S of West Lancaster.

Octa: I-71 at SR-435/US-35, 4416Octa · 0.3 mi SOn Windy
Yatesville: I-71 at SR-38, 2042Yatesville · 9.6 mi NEOn Windy
Jonesboro: US-35 at US-62, 4417Jonesboro · 10.5 mi SEOn Windy
Mount Pleasant: US-68 at I-71 SB Ramp, 4412Mount Pleasant · 14.4 mi SWOn Windy
Thorps: SR-41 at CR-363 Titus/Ridge, 1112Thorps · 19.6 mi NOn Windy
Kingman: SR-73 at SR-380, 4353Kingman · 19.9 mi SWOn Windy
Cherry Point Mobile Home Park: I-70 at SR-41, 1014Cherry Point Mobile Home Park · 19.9 mi NOn Windy
Kingman: I-71 at SR-73, 4154Kingman · 20.1 mi SWOn Windy
Harmony: I-70 at West of US-40, 1015Harmony · 20.8 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Lancaster.

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Questions about West Lancaster

Where is West Lancaster, OH?

West Lancaster is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Ohio, 0.6 miles S of Octa.

What county is West Lancaster in?

West Lancaster is in Fayette County, Ohio.

What is the ZIP code of West Lancaster, OH?

The ZIP code for West Lancaster is 43142.

What is the nearest town to West Lancaster?

Octa, 0.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Lancaster?

Yes. The closest is Octa: I-71 at SR-435/US-35, 4416, 0.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Lancaster?

July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in West Lancaster?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in West Lancaster?

About 40.8 inches (1,036 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in West Lancaster?

Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Lancaster?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West Lancaster have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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