West Lancaster, PA
Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
West Lancaster is a small unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.1 miles N of Rohrerstown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17603.
West Lancaster at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Lancaster County
- ZIP code
- 17603
- Nearest town
- Rohrerstown (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.0367, -76.3558
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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 44.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,121 mm
- 21.4 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Lancaster: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LANCASTER 2NE FLTR PLT, PA US (USC00364763), adjusted for the elevation of West Lancaster.
West Lancaster weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Lancaster through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 23 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 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 44.1 inches (1,121 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Lancaster is May–June and August–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 Rohrerstown, 1.7 miles N of West Lancaster.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Lancaster.
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Questions about West Lancaster
Where is West Lancaster, PA?
West Lancaster is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1.1 miles N of Rohrerstown.
What county is West Lancaster in?
West Lancaster is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of West Lancaster, PA?
The ZIP code for West Lancaster is 17603.
What is the nearest town to West Lancaster?
Rohrerstown, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Lancaster?
Yes. The closest is Rohrerstown, 1.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Lancaster?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in West Lancaster?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in West Lancaster?
About 44.1 inches (1,121 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in West Lancaster?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Lancaster?
May–June and August–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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