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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Lancaster, NY is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 81°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 24°F), with roughly 50 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Lancaster right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Lancaster climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
36°
25°
Feb
41°
24°
Mar
45°
29°
Apr
59°
39°
May
70°
49°
Jun
77°
58°
Jul
81°
63°
Aug
77°
60°
Sep
74°
57°
Oct
61°
47°
Nov
49°
36°
Dec
41°
29°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
87±1.3°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
73
/100rank #2
81±1.9°F93±2.2 mph4972% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Common questions

What's the weather in Lancaster today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Lancaster today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Lancaster today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Lancaster and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Lancaster?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Lancaster forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Lancaster?
July is typically the warmest month in Lancaster, with average highs around 81°F.
How cold does Lancaster get?
The coldest month in Lancaster is February, when overnight lows average about 24°F.
How much rain does Lancaster get?
Lancaster sees roughly 50 in of precipitation a year, with April usually the wettest month.

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