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Population:
56,348
Elevation:
368 feet above sea level
Land Area:
7.4 square miles
Location:
Located in the south central section of
Pennsylvania, approximately 80 miles west of Philadelphia and 65 miles southeast
of Harrisburg
Time Zone:
Eastern Standard Time (when it’s noon in Lancaster, it’s 11am
in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles). Lancaster observes Daylight Savings Time
from April – October.
Weather:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Average temp. (°F) |
29.1 |
31.5 |
40.7 |
50.8 |
61.2 |
69.8 |
74.4 |
72.9 |
65.3 |
53.7 |
43.4 |
34.1 |
|
High temperature (°F) |
37.5 |
40.6 |
50.5 |
61.7 |
72.1 |
80.2 |
84.7 |
83.1 |
75.9 |
64.7 |
52.9 |
42.3 |
|
Low temperature (°F) |
20.8 |
22.4 |
30.8 |
40.0 |
50.1 |
59.2 |
64.1 |
62.6 |
54.8 |
42.6 |
33.7 |
25.9 |
|
Precipitation (in) |
3.4 |
2.5 |
3.5 |
3.3 |
4.3 |
4.0 |
4.3 |
3.4 |
4.4 |
3.6 |
3.4 |
3.2 |
Climate:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Days with precipitation |
11 |
10 |
11 |
13 |
13 |
11 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
|
Wind speed (mph) |
8.6 |
9.3 |
9.8 |
9.4 |
7.9 |
7.1 |
6.6 |
6.2 |
6.4 |
7.0 |
8.1 |
8.3 |
|
Morning humidity (%) |
73 |
72 |
72 |
70 |
74 |
77 |
79 |
83 |
85 |
82 |
77 |
74 |
|
Afternoon humidity (%) |
58 |
55 |
52 |
49 |
52 |
53 |
52 |
55 |
56 |
54 |
57 |
58 |
|
Sunshine (%) |
49 |
54 |
58 |
58 |
59 |
65 |
67 |
66 |
62 |
58 |
47 |
44 |
|
Days clear of clouds |
7 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
6 |
6 |
|
Partly cloudy days |
7 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
12 |
12 |
11 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
|
Cloudy days |
17 |
14 |
16 |
15 |
15 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
13 |
15 |
17 |
|
Snowfall (in) |
9.1 |
8.6 |
5.5 |
0.4 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.8 |
6.1 |
Local Seasons:
Summer tends to be the busiest time of year due
to the tranquil beauty of the region as well as its proximity to world famous
Hershey, Pennsylvania. With the daytime temperatures reaching the mid 80’s F
and the evenings dropping to the pleasant 60’s, it’s a perfect time to take
advantage of the many enjoyable outdoor activities available in the area.
Spring and fall are beautiful and quite comfortable. In the daytime, a light
sweater is all that is needed and at night, it’s a perfect time to enjoy a fine
meal while sitting by a warm fire at one of the many excellent restaurants in
the area. Winters can be cold at times and snow is quite likely, and heavy at
times. Although the temperatures are low during this time, getting wrapped up
in a warm blanket while take a local buggy ride is something that won’t be
forgotten. Add a little snow falling, and it’s a Rockwell-like picture.
Whatever the season and whatever the reason for visiting, beautiful and tranquil
Lancaster is waiting.
How to Get There:
By Air
Harrisburg International Airport
208 Airport Drive
Middlestown PA 17050
717- 948-4642
Located approximately 60 miles northwest of
Lancaster, the airport is served by many of the national carriers as well as
center local and regional airlines as well.
Philadelphia International Airport
8000 Essington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
215-937-5499
The airport is located approximately 2 hours east
of Lancaster and is one of the largest airports in the United States. It is
served by many of the national and international airlines as well as certain
local and regional carriers.
Ground Transportation:
All of the major car rental companies, as well as
taxi and limousine service is available at both airports.
By Car
Lancaster is easily accessible by car as all of
county's major highways (US Routes 30, 283, and 222, and PA Routes 501, 462, 272
and 23) meet in Lancaster City with the exception of the Pennsylvania Turnpike
(US Route 76), which travels in an east-west direction across the northern part
of Lancaster County.
By Train
Amtrak
53 McGovern Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17602
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus
Greyhound
53 McGovern Avenue
Lancaster PA 17602
717-397-4861
How to Get Around:
With so many things to see and do, both in
Lancaster as well as throughout the entire region, the best way to get around is
by car, either personal or rental.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day last Mon. in May
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve Dec. 31
