What is the weather in Lancaster, OH right now?

The latest observation from Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport was 47°F and clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 9:53 PM EDT.

Will it rain in Lancaster, OH in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for Lancaster, OH?

The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 67°F to 70°F and up to a 40% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Lancaster, OH today?

Sunrise is about 7:52 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:36 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Lancaster, OH?

At Lancaster, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 66°F and the normal low is 44°F.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Lancaster, OH Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Lancaster, OH current weather

47°F

Clear

H -- / L 46°Feels like 47°

Wildfire smoke overhead: light
No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport (3.3 mi away), 10/26/2026, 9:53 PM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 4 PM

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10-day forecast

Tap a day for details

Today10/26Low 46°High
Tonight: Areas of fog after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Wind around 0 mph.
Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Tue10/27Low 48°High 72°
Tuesday: Areas of fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 0 to 3 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 2 mph.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed10/28Low 47°High 73°
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 0 to 3 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 3 mph.
Partly Sunny
Thu10/29Low 51°High 75°
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunny
Fri10/30Low 51°High 75°
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Mostly Sunny
Sat10/3126% chance of precipitationLow 55°High 73°
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Mostly Cloudy
Sun11/158% chance of precipitationLow 55°High 70°
Sunday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Light Rain Likely
Mon11/227% chance of precipitationLow High 71°
Monday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Chance Light Rain
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blend40% chance of precipitationLow 48°High 70°
Tuesday: Chance of rain. High near 70°. Low that night near 48°. About 0.82 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend31% chance of precipitationLow 44°High 67°
Wednesday: Chance of rain. High near 67°. Low that night near 44°. About 0.29 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 39.723, -82.619 from the NWS ILN office, updated 10/26/2026, 4:00 PM EDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KLHQ (Lancaster/Fairfield Cnty, 3 mi), model run 10/26/2026, 4:00 PM EDT

Hazardous weather outlookIssued 10/26/2026, 1:35 AM EDT

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana, southeast Indiana, northeast Kentucky, northern Kentucky, central Ohio, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.

Day one

Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

Days two through seven

Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

Spotter information statement

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Forecaster's discussionIssued 10/26/2026, 7:18 PM EDT

What has changed

No significant changes.

Key messages

1) Dry and seasonably warm conditions will continue through the work week.

2) The potential for rain returns for the latter part of the weekend.

Discussion

KEY MESSAGE 1) Synoptically, a broad H5 ridge remains stretched across the eastern half of the CONUS, ushering in a seasonably warm air mass throughout the Ohio Valley. This ridge will dampen and result in more quasi- zonal flow aloft as we progress into the middle of the week, but no notable changes at the surface will be realized. For the entirety of the work week, temperatures will trend above seasonal normals, with overnight lows becoming more mild late week into the weekend.

KEY MESSAGE 2) Global models and ensembles have been persistent in showing a shift in the weather pattern across the Ohio Valley this weekend. This is in response to a negatively tilted trough that swings through portions of the Midwest region. A plume of moisture will be ingested ahead of this trough, resulting in more cloud coverage on Saturday and higher dewpoints that will keep overnight lows in the middle to upper 50s Saturday night. The best forcing appears to arrive on Sunday, resulting in the highest PoPs for our CWA. Still far enough out that timing details aren't totally worked out, but note that we could observe rain as early as Saturday evening depending on the progression of this shortwave trough.

Aviation

Cirrus clouds will linger throughout the taf period with some lowering in the afternoon. Some valley fog is expected to develop again tonight, with primary impacts at KLUK.

Surface winds remain light and variable, with a shift to the southeast expected Tuesday morning.

OUTLOOK: No significant weather expected.

Watches, warnings and advisories

OH: None. KY: None. IN: None.

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now54°Partly Cloudy2%0 mph
11 PM53°Partly Cloudy2%0 mph
12 AM52°Partly Cloudy2%0 mph
1 AM51°Partly Cloudy2%0 mph
2 AM50°Patchy Fog2%0 mph
3 AM48°Patchy Fog2%0 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

MonNow54° 2% Sky 37%0
11 PM53° 2% Sky 40%0
Tue 10/2712 AM52° 2% Sky 42%0
1 AM51° 2% Sky 30%0
2 AM50° 2% Sky 16%0
3 AM48° 2% Sky 25%0
4 AM48° 2% Sky 28%0g5
5 AM47° 2% Sky 17%0g6
6 AM46° 2% Sky 35%0g6
7 AM46° 2% Sky 47%1g6
8 AM46° 2% Sky 42%1g6
9 AM48° 2% Sky 40%2g7
10 AM54° 2% Sky 46%2g7
11 AM59° 2% Sky 45%2g7
12 PM65° 2% Sky 38%2g7
1 PM68° 2% Sky 36%2
2 PM70° 2% Sky 45%2
3 PM71° 1% Sky 50%3
4 PM71° 1% Sky 43%3
5 PM72° 1% Sky 58%3
6 PM69° 1% Sky 64%2
7 PM65° 1% Sky 57%2
8 PM61° 0% Sky 66%2g7
9 PM55° 0% Sky 66%1g7
10 PM54° 0% Sky 72%1g6
11 PM53° 0% Sky 75%1g6
Wed 10/2812 AM52° 0% Sky 74%1g6
1 AM52° 0% Sky 87%0g6
2 AM51° 0% Sky 78%1g6
3 AM51° 0% Sky 76%0g6
4 AM50° 0% Sky 78%0g6
5 AM50° 0% Sky 78%0g6
6 AM49° 0% Sky 73%0g6
7 AM49° 0% Sky 79%0g5
8 AM48° 0% Sky 81%0g5
9 AM50° 0% Sky 68%1g6
10 AM55° 0% Sky 68%2
11 AM61° 0% Sky 68%2
12 PM65° 0% Sky 66%2
1 PM68° 0% Sky 65%3
2 PM70° 0% Sky 63%3
3 PM72° 0% Sky 57%3
4 PM73° 0% Sky 52%3g8
5 PM72° 0% Sky 46%3g8
6 PM69° 0% Sky 42%3g8
7 PM65° 0% Sky 38%3g8
8 PM62° 1% Sky 34%3g8
9 PM59° 1% Sky 31%3g8
10 PM56° 1% Sky 28%2g8
11 PM54° 1% Sky 25%2g8
Thu 10/2912 AM53° 1% Sky 22%2g8
1 AM52° 1% Sky 20%1g7
2 AM52° 0% Sky 17%1g7
3 AM51° 0% Sky 18%1g7
4 AM50° 0% Sky 20%1g6
5 AM50° 0% Sky 21%1g6
6 AM48° 0% Sky 23%1g6
7 AM47° 0% Sky 25%1g6
8 AM48° 0% Sky 27%1g6
9 AM53° 0% Sky 20%2g7
10 AM58° 0% Sky 14%3g8
11 AM64° 0% Sky 7%5
12 PM68° 0% Sky 7%6g12
1 PM71° 0% Sky 6%7g14
2 PM73° 0% Sky 6%8g15
3 PM75° 0% Sky 5%8g15
4 PM75° 0% Sky 3%7g14
5 PM74° 0% Sky 2%6g13
6 PM71° 0% Sky 3%5g12
7 PM67° 0% Sky 4%5
8 PM63° 0% Sky 5%3g8
9 PM60° 0% Sky 5%3g8
10 PM58° 0% Sky 5%2g9
11 PM56° 0% Sky 5%2g9
Fri 10/3012 AM55° 0% Sky 5%2g9
1 AM54° 0% Sky 5%1g9
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3 AM54° 0% Sky 23%1g7
4 AM53° 0% Sky 23%1g7
5 AM53° 0% Sky 23%1g6
6 AM52° 0% Sky 23%1
7 AM51° 0% Sky 23%0g5
8 AM52° 0% Sky 42%0g5
9 AM55° 0% Sky 42%0g5
10 AM60° 0% Sky 42%0g6
11 AM64° 0% Sky 42%1g6
12 PM68° 0% Sky 42%2
1 PM71° 0% Sky 42%3
2 PM73° 0% Sky 49%3
3 PM75° 0% Sky 49%3
4 PM75° 0% Sky 49%2g7
5 PM74° 0% Sky 49%2g7
6 PM71° 0% Sky 49%2
7 PM68° 0% Sky 49%1
8 PM64° 0% Sky 62%1
9 PM61° 0% Sky 62%1
10 PM58° 0% Sky 62%1g6
11 PM56° 0% Sky 62%1g7
Sat 10/3112 AM55° 0% Sky 62%1g7
1 AM54° 0% Sky 62%0g7
2 AM54° 0% Sky 69%0g7
3 AM54° 0% Sky 69%0g7
4 AM53° 0% Sky 69%1g7
5 AM53° 0% Sky 69%1g7
6 AM52° 0% Sky 69%1g7
7 AM51° 0% Sky 69%0g7
8 AM52° 0% Sky 84%0g7
9 AM55° 0% Sky 84%0g7
10 AM59° 0% Sky 84%1g7
11 AM63° 0% Sky 84%2g7
12 PM66° 0% Sky 84%3g8
1 PM68° 0% Sky 84%5
2 PM70° 3% Sky 80%5
3 PM72° 3% Sky 80%5
4 PM72° 3% Sky 80%3g8
5 PM72° 3% Sky 80%3g8
6 PM70° 3% Sky 80%3g8
7 PM66° 3% Sky 80%3g8
8 PM63° 10% Sky 83%3g8
9 PM61° 10% Sky 83%2g8
10 PM59° 10% Sky 83%2g8
11 PM58° 10% Sky 83%1g8
Sun 11/112 AM57° 10% Sky 83%1g8
1 AM57° 10% Sky 83%1g8
1 AM57° 26% Sky 85%1g8
2 AM57° 26% Sky 85%1g8
3 AM56° 26% Sky 85%2g9
4 AM56° 26% Sky 85%2g9
5 AM55° 26% Sky 85%2g9
6 AM55° 26% Sky 85%2g9
7 AM55° 53% Sky 89%2g9
8 AM57° 53% Sky 89%2g9
9 AM60° 53% Sky 89%3g10
10 AM63° 53% Sky 89%3g10
11 AM65° 53% Sky 89%5g12
12 PM67° 53% Sky 89%5g12
1 PM68° 58% Sky 79%6g13
2 PM69° 58% Sky 79%6g13
3 PM70° 58% Sky 79%6g13
4 PM70° 58% Sky 79%6g13
5 PM68° 58% Sky 79%5g12
6 PM65° 58% Sky 79%5g12
7 PM62° 37% Sky 81%3g10
8 PM60° 37% Sky 81%3g10
9 PM59° 37% Sky 81%2g10
10 PM58° 37% Sky 81%2g10
11 PM57° 37% Sky 81%2g10
Mon 11/212 AM57° 37% Sky 81%2g10
1 AM57° 27% Sky 76%2g10
2 AM57° 27% Sky 76%2g10
3 AM56° 27% Sky 76%2g10
4 AM56° 27% Sky 76%2g10
5 AM55° 27% Sky 76%2g10
6 AM55° 27% Sky 76%2g10
7 AM56° 24% Sky 86%2g10

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/26/2026, 4:00 PM EDT

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

Ohio hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

UV index today (Lancaster): 4Moderate

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Fairfield County, week of 10/20/2026

No drought or abnormal dryness in this county.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Lancaster, OH right now?: The latest observation from Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport was 47°F and clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 9:53 PM EDT.
Will it rain in Lancaster, OH in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Lancaster, OH?: The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 67°F to 70°F and up to a 40% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lancaster, OH today?: Sunrise is about 7:52 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:36 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Lancaster, OH?: At Lancaster, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 66°F and the normal low is 44°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:52 AM
Sunset: 6:36 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 43 min
Moon: Full Moon 99% lit

First light (civil dawn): 7:25 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 7:03 PM
Moonrise: 6:31 PM
Moonset: 8:27 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 66°, low 44°, precipitation 3.07 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Lancaster, 1 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
Hazard Mapping System Smoke AnalysisNOAA NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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