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Weather · March

Lancaster weather in March

Average highs of 67°F, lows of 40°F and 1.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Lancaster’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 67°F and lows of 40°F. That is 6° warmer than February, and 10° below the yearly average high.

Average high
67°F
Average low
40°F
Precipitation
1.0 in
Wet days
4
Sunrise · sunset
7:03 AM · 6:59 PM

March across the year

  1. 59°31°Jan
  2. 62°35°Feb
  3. 67°40°Mar
  4. 73°45°Apr
  5. 82°53°May
  6. 91°62°Jun
  7. 98°67°Jul
  8. 98°65°Aug
  9. 91°57°Sep
  10. 80°46°Oct
  11. 67°35°Nov
  12. 58°30°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in March

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

March is good for

What’s on in Lancaster in March

See all upcoming events and school days off.

Around Lancaster

Desert Sunset, Lancaster
Desert Sunset (16224121608)Rennett Stowe from USA · CC BY 2.0
'Skyrockets in Flight' (Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket (NACA 145 - 37975)), Lancaster
'Skyrockets in Flight' (Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket (NACA 145 - 37975)) (27438601770)Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0
Lancaster - Western Hotel
Lancaster - Western Hotel - 20111210173757Tdhart59 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February62°F35°F1.8 in
March67°F40°F1.0 in
April73°F45°F0.40 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Lancaster and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Lancaster in March?

Average highs are 67°F and average lows 40°F, for a daily mean of 54°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Lancaster in March?

March averages 1.0 in of precipitation over about 4 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Lancaster in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:03 AM and sets about 6:59 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit Lancaster?

The mildest months for visiting are April, May, October. March is mild, with St. Patrick’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld station (5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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