Weather in Lancaster, PA
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 17601, 17602, 17603, 17606
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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55°74% rain
55°72% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Today vs yesterday in Lancaster
Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 81% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 47°F with winds near 17 mph.
59°F, 14% rain chance and 16 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 39 mph.
Current temperature is 58°F, wind 17 mph, rain chance up to 81%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Lancaster
Pennsylvania has four seasons and varied terrain. Western and northern areas are generally cooler and snowier, while southeastern areas are often milder.
Lancaster is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 40.04°N latitude and 76.31°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Lancaster weather today
Overcast and 58°F in Lancaster, PA. Today's high is 59°F with a 86% rain chance. Winds are around 17 mph with gusts near 33 mph. Relative humidity is 59%, pressure is 29.93 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Lancaster
Sunrise is at 06:56 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 58°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 90%.