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Lancaster, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Lancaster County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
22
Population
10/sq mi density
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
3,093 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lancaster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7601°N, 76.4487°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Mary's County Regional (LTW) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Lancaster has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.9").