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Lancaster

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Lancaster is a settlement in Virginia, United States, at 24 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lexington Park, 55 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 135 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Weems Landing Strip, 11 km away.

Also known as: Ланкастер · Lancaster Court House

Overview

Lancaster is community in Lancaster County, Virginia, United States.

It is located in Lancaster County, United States.

The population is about 105 (2020).

It covers about 5.71 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 24 metre.

Also known as: Lancaster, VA

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Lancaster County
  • Area 5.71 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 46' 11" N, 76° 27' 59" W
  • Elevation 24 m (DEM: 23 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 15 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.5%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

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Ланкастер
Lancaster Court House

Weather in Lancaster

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lancaster, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 16.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 W/m2.

Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
2.8 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,018.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 6.3 2.8 289 82 1,018.3 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 16.2 3.3 250 44 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 423.0 n/a
12h 11.1 2.8 217 68 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 194.8 n/a
18h 9.1 3.1 271 75 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 9.0 4.2 280 60 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.4 n/a
30h 16.6 6.2 316 40 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 419.8 n/a
36h 11.0 2.9 332 61 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.00 11 192.1 n/a
42h 8.4 1.8 300 74 1,020.0 0.00 / 0.00 59 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 7.2 2.1 230 78 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.4 n/a
54h 18.7 4.8 237 38 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 416.1 n/a
60h 13.3 2.5 228 62 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 191.4 n/a
66h 11.3 2.1 350 69 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 43 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 10.4 1.2 338 83 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lancaster?
Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 16.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lancaster today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 17:01 (local time). Day length about 10h 24m.
What is the local time in Lancaster?
Local time is 16:56. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Lancaster?
Lancaster is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Lancaster?
Elevation about 24 m. DEM 23 m.
Where is Lancaster located?
It is at 37.76986, -76.46634 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lancaster in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2011-03-02
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4768513
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