Weather forecast for today
Lancaster, IL

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, May 1.

AM Showers
5:52 am

7:44 pm
CDT
AM Showers
75°F / 59°F
  • Wind: 19mph SW
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 53%
  • Precipitation: 0.24"
  • UV index: 6
Today, on Thursday, May 1, expect mild drizzle and light rain showers in the early morning.
The likelihood of rain is high. However, precipitation will be light. Temperatures will oscillate between a warm 75.2°F at their highest and a refreshing 59°F at their lowest.
The anticipated daytime maximum should align with the typical May high of 74.3°F.
Sunrise will be at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:44 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 53min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
2:20 am CDT
Partly Cloudy
  • 70°F
  • Feels like: 70°F
  • Wind: 12mph SSE
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Dewpoint: 61°F
  • Pressure: 29.81"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
In Lancaster, currently, a mix of cloud cover and clear skies can be seen.
The temperature is a pleasant 69.8°F. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.

Weather radar - Lancaster, IL

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
The current temperature (2:20 am CDT) is 69.8°F.
What is the weather forecast for Lancaster for today?
On Thursday, occasional light showers are possible in the morning hours.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 0.24" is forecasted. The likelihood of rainfall is 53%.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 75.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 59°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 74.3°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 58.1°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Thursday, in Lancaster, sunrise will be at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:44 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
In Lancaster, the length of the day today will be 13h and 53min.

Hourly weather forecast

4 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Wind: 14mph S
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 60%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunrise: 5:52 am
6 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 11mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 98%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 5mi
8 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 17mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 48%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
12 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 18mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 17mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 16mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 7:44 pm
8 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, a combination of cloudy and rain-soaked weather is predicted.
Rain is predicted from 3 am to 7 am, 9 am and at 10 am. With light precipitation of 0.12", most rainfall is expected at 5 am.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 73.4°F and the lowest temperature of 64.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 6 pm.
The maximum temperature will be consistent with May's average highest temperature of 74.3°F. The expected low will be also consistent with the average minimum in May, which is 58.1°F.
Updated: May 1, 2025 @ 07:20:46 UTC
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Lancaster, Illinois, USA

  • en: Lancaster, Illinois, USA
  • es: Lancaster, Illinois, EE.UU.
  • hr: Lankaster, Ilinois, SAD
  • sr: Lankaster, Ilinois, SAD
  • zh: 兰开斯特, 伊利诺伊, 美国
  • Latitude: 38.547826°
  • Longitude: -87.865309°
  • Elevation: 486 ft
  • Current time: 2:20am CDT
  • Sunrise: 5:52 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:44 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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