What is today's weather forecast for Lancaster, OH?

Today's forecast for Lancaster shows a high of 40 degrees and a low of 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Lancaster, OH?

The 7-day forecast for Lancaster shows highs from 21 to 45 degrees and lows from 8 to 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Lancaster, OH this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Lancaster this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (40% chance), Wednesday (70% chance), Thursday (40% chance), Friday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Lancaster weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Lancaster forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Lancaster, OH Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

43°F
Feels Like 41°F

Humidity 66% Dew Point 32°F Wind W 4 MPH Gusts 4 Barometer 30.04 in.

Solar Rad 186 w/m² UV Index 1

Report from a personal weather station 0.8 mi. SSW of central Lancaster
at 1:40 PM Sun, Dec 7, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SunDec 7

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

70%

ThuDec 11

40%

FriDec 12

30%

SatDec 13

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 40°F, reaching 45°F before cooling to 21°F, then recovering to 21°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with rain or snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 42°F with lows around 26°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - Heavy rain fell across eastern Puerto Rico, with 19.41 inches reported at Las Piedras. Flooding caused five million dollars damage. Another in a series of storms hit the northwestern U.S., with wind gusts above 100 mph reported at Cape Blanco OR. While snow and gusty winds accompanied a cold front crossing the Rockies, strong westerly winds, gusting to 93 mph at Boulder CO, helped temperatures in western Kansas reach the 60s for the sixth day in a row. Freezing drizzle in northeastern slowed traffic to 5 mph on some roads in Morrow County.

Lancaster, OH 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Night: A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Dec 11

Day: A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Dec 12

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

About Lancaster, OH

Lancaster (locally LANK-(ə-)stər) is a city in Fairfield County, Ohio, and its county seat. The population was 40,552 at the 2020 United States census, making it Ohio's 30th largest city, having surpassed Warren and Findlay due to its own growth while the latter two cities declined. The city is near the Hocking River in the south-central part of the state, about 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Columbus and 38 miles (61 km) southwest of Zanesville. It is part of the Columbus metropolitan area.

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