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Lancaster Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Tuesday at 9° · coldest night Friday at 0°

The short of it: Lancaster weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 4 °C (39 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like -1 °C (31 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (45 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: heavy rain, strong wind. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:00 local time.

LANCASTER, Saturday. — An overcast sky is the word from the Lancaster station, with a high of 7° and a low of 3°. That is 3° colder than Lancaster usually sees in November, when highs average 10°. A brisk wind blows from the SSE, gusting to 17 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 9°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 0°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 41 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Lancaster brings highs near 10°, lows of 5° and about 145 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 20°, February the coldest at 2°, and December the wettest with 151 mm. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 8 h 37 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 56 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy4°-1°10 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy3°-1°10 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy3°-2°10 km/h–
9 AMOvercast4°-1°11 km/h–
10 AMOvercast5°0°12 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy6°1°13 km/h–
12 PMOvercast6°2°13 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy7°2°13 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear7°2°13 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy7°3°12 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy6°2°12 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear5°1°12 km/h–
6 PMOvercast5°0°13 km/h–
7 PMOvercast5°0°13 km/h–
8 PMOvercast5°0°13 km/h–
9 PMOvercast4°-1°13 km/h–
10 PMOvercast4°-1°14 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy4°-1°14 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy4°-1°14 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy4°-1°13 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy4°-1°12 km/h–
3 AMOvercast4°-1°11 km/h–
4 AMOvercast4°0°10 km/h–
5 AMOvercast4°0°10 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): overcast, high 7°, low 3°, dry, gusts to 23 km/h. Sun up 7:36 AM, down 4:13 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today3°7°dry23 km/h8 h 37 min
Sunday4°6°10 mm23 km/h8 h 33 min
Monday1°5°15 mm57 km/h8 h 30 min
Tuesday5°9°12 mm56 km/h8 h 26 min
Wednesday5°9°3.7 mm43 km/h8 h 23 min
Thursday2°8°dry40 km/h8 h 20 min
Friday0°7°dry9 km/h8 h 17 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 9°. Wettest: Monday, 15 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Monday, 57 km/h.

The Almanac · Lancaster Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Lancaster, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 25 min
Average wind
19 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 10°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Lancaster in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Lancaster by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°129 mm22 km/h7 h 55 min✦
February7°2°94 mm21 km/h9 h 40 min✦
March10°3°92 mm20 km/h11 h 40 min✦
April12°5°72 mm18 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦
May16°8°79 mm18 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦
June18°11°96 mm17 km/h17 h 7 min✦✦✦
July20°13°106 mm16 km/h16 h 38 min✦✦✦
August19°12°123 mm17 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
September17°10°117 mm17 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
October14°7°150 mm19 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦
November10°5°145 mm19 km/h8 h 25 min✦
December7°2°151 mm19 km/h7 h 23 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Lancaster

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Lancaster today?

Right now it is 4 °C (39 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like -1 °C (31 °F). Today’s high is 7 °C (45 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Lancaster this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 41 mm (1.6 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Lancaster?

Yes: heavy rain; strong wind. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Lancaster?

July, with an average high of 20 °C (67 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 2 °C (35 °F). The wettest month is December, with 151 mm (5.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Lancaster?

July and August. July brings highs near 20 °C (67 °F) and about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain; August highs near 19 °C (67 °F) and 123 mm (4.8 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Lancaster?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 2 °C (35 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MorecambeEngland5 km WNW10°5°143 mm
Thornton-CleveleysEngland24 km SW10°5°120 mm
FyldeEngland25 km SSW10°5°121 mm
Barrow in FurnessEngland29 km WNW10°5°124 mm
BlackpoolEngland30 km SSW10°5°115 mm
PrestonEngland32 km S10°5°124 mm
Lytham St AnnesEngland36 km SSW10°5°111 mm
BlackburnEngland39 km SSE9°4°145 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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