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Weather Conditions for Lancaster, Virginia : Lancaster County
Issued: 4:01 pm EDT Sep 13, 2026 Latitude: 37.7698602 Longitude: -76.4663391 View on Google Maps

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30% chance of thunderstorms on This Afternoon Mostly Clear on Tonight Sunny on Monday Sunny on Tuesday Sunny on Wednesday Sunny on Thursday Mostly Sunny on Friday Mostly Sunny on Saturday 20% chance of rain on Sunday
High: 87°F Low: 69°F High: 83°F High: 80°F High: 83°F High: 85°F High: 87°F High: 84°F High: 86°F
Low: 58°F Low: 59°F Low: 61°F Low: 64°F Low: 66°F Low: 67°F  
Thunderstorms Mostly Clear Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Rain
Current Conditions at
MIDDLE PENINSULA RG - (KFYJ)
84°
Clear
as of 4:35 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 70%
Dew Point: 73°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.88 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
3 MPH
220° Southwest
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
ST INIGOES/WEBSTER - (KNUI)
84°
Clear
as of 3:53 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 70%
Dew Point: 73°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
7 MPH
260° West
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
PATUXENT RIV NAS - (KNHK)
84°
Partly Cloudy
as of 3:52 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 74%
Dew Point: 75°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.86 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
8 MPH
090° East
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 2700ft, Scattered at 25000ft
Current Conditions at
RICHMOND - (KRIC)
84°
Partly Cloudy
as of 3:54 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 66%
Dew Point: 72°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.88 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
7 MPH
200° South
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 3000ft
30% chance of thunderstorms This Afternoon This Afternoon... A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Mostly Clear on Tonight Tonight... Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Sunny on Monday Monday... Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Clear on Monday Night Monday Night... Clear, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunny on Tuesday Tuesday... Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Mostly Clear on Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Sunny on Wednesday Wednesday... Sunny, with a high near 83.

Mostly Clear on Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Sunny on Thursday Thursday... Sunny, with a high near 85.

Mostly Clear on Thursday Night Thursday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Mostly Sunny on Friday Friday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Cloudy on Friday Night Friday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Mostly Sunny on Saturday Saturday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Cloudy on Saturday Night Saturday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

20% chance of rain Sunday Sunday... A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

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Sun Almanac for Lancaster, Virginia
Astronomical Sunrise 05:17 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 05:49 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 06:20 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 06:46 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 12 Hours 31 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 7:17 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 7:43 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 8:14 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 8:46 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 13 Hours 23 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 14 Hours 25 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 15 Hours 29 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Lancaster, Virginia
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9%
Moon Age: 2.78 Days
Moon is currently above the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 243,814 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Lancaster:
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Moonset:08:20 pm Sun9.2%
Moonrise:10:29 am Mon13.0%
High Moon:03:42 pm Mon14.6%
Moonset:08:48 pm Mon16.1%
New Moon: Thu Sep 10
First Quarter: Fri Sep 18
Full Moon: Sat Sep 26
Last Quarter: Sat Oct 3
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
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