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

Today's forecast for Lancaster shows a low of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Showers likely, mainly before 1am.

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

The 7-day forecast for Lancaster shows highs from 42 to 66 degrees and lows from 27 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Lancaster, PA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Lancaster this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (70% chance), Wednesday (30% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (40% chance), Tuesday (40% 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, PA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

50°F
Feels Like 50°F

Humidity 94% Dew Point 48°F Wind W 3 MPH Gusts 6 Barometer 29.93 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.7 mi. N of central Lancaster
at 8:19 PM Tue, Nov 25, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueNov 25

70%

WedNov 26

30%

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

SatNov 29

SunNov 30

30%

MonDec 1

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 66°F to a low of 42°F, then recover to 45°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 48°F and lows around 31°F.

This Date in Weather History

1983 - The Great Thanksgiving Weekend Blizzard hit Denver, CO. The storm produced 21.5 inches of snow in 37 hours, closing Stapleton Airport for 24 hours. The snow and wind closed interstate highways around Denver. Visibility at Limon CO was down to zero for 24 hours.

Lancaster, PA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Nov 25

Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

About Lancaster, PA

Lancaster is a city in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 58,039 at the 2020 census, it is the eighth-most populous city in the state. It is a core city within South Central Pennsylvania, with 552,984 residents in the Lancaster metropolitan area. Settled in the 1720s, Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities in the US. It served as the capital of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1812. The city's primary industries include healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing, and both professional and semi-professional services. Lancaster is located 59 miles (95 km) southwest of Allentown and 61 miles (98 km) west of Philadelphia and is a hub of Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

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