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Weather in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania for January 2026

Your guide to Lancaster County weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Cold Weather Advisory - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Lancaster County usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to Lancaster County snow forecast for January 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Lancaster County has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 0.8 °F (showing only a slight deviation of 0.1 °F).

  • In general, the average temperature in Lancaster County at the beginning of January is 1.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -2.1 °F by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • With an average of 3 rainy days, Lancaster County experiences minimal rainfall in January.

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Average dry days
25
Dry days
Average rainy days
3
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
0°/-6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
24 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
73 %
Avg humidity

Lancaster County Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Cloudy
4°
2
Partly cloudy
2°
3
Patchy rain possible
1°
4
Partly cloudy
2°
5
Sunny
0°
6
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
7
Partly cloudy
2°
8
Light freezing rain
2°
9
Sunny
2°
10
Overcast
4°
11
Light freezing rain
2°
12
Sunny
3°
13
Overcast
7°
14
Overcast
2°
15
Cloudy
2°
16
Light freezing rain
-1°
17
Sunny
3°
18
Light freezing rain
3°
19
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
20
Overcast
-4°
21
Cloudy
-3°
22
Partly cloudy
-1°
23
Overcast
-1°
24
Sunny
-5°
25
Cloudy
-4°
26
Overcast
-1°
27
Partly cloudy
-1°
28
Cloudy
-3°
29
Overcast
0°
30
Overcast
-1°
31
Weather Alert Partly cloudy
-5°

Temperatures trend during January in Lancaster County

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Lancaster County day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Cloudy
Cloudy
 4° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 1° /-4° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-3° 7.3 mm 4.6 cm
Jan. 7 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-2° 23.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-2° 1.4 mm 0.7 cm
Jan. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-7° 5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -1° /-8° 0.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-3° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-7° 3.9 mm 2.3 cm
Jan. 20 Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -3° /-13° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -1° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Sunny
Sunny
 -5° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -4° /-11° 52 mm 37.5 cm
Jan. 26 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-7° 4 mm 2.9 cm
Jan. 27 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -1° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -3° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -5° /-19° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Lancaster County in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Lancaster County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Lancaster County in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Lancaster County during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 0° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Lancaster County during January?

In January, Lancaster County can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 48.3 mm across approximately 3 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Lancaster County in January 2026?

Lancaster County experiences an average snowfall of 15.09 cm during January, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Lancaster County during January?

The average wind speed in Lancaster County during January is 24 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Lancaster County snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Lancaster County’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Lancaster County sees 3 snowy days during January, with approximately 15.1 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Lancaster County

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Lancaster Countys January weather 💧
Typically, Lancaster County has 3 rainy days in January with a total of 48.3 mm of rainfall.
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