Lancaster, Missouri Weather
Lancaster, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lancaster, Schuyler County.
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About Lancaster, Missouri
Lancaster rests within a landscape of rolling hills, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch to meet the horizon, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets in the persistent Missouri breeze. It lies 35.0 miles south of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 190°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-north-east of Queen City. The land here is a generous canvas, painted with the subtle greens and golds of agriculture, punctuated by clusters of oak and maple trees that offer shade and a touch of wildness. Creeks, like veins of silver, meander through the valleys, their banks often softened by wild roses and Queen Anne's lace, creating a quiet beauty that settles deep into the bones of the place. The air itself often carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a summer rain, a testament to the fertile soil that has sustained life here for generations. The history of Lancaster is deeply entwined with the earth it occupies, a story of pioneers drawn to the rich farmland and the promise of a new beginning. Its economy, for much of its existence, has been rooted in agriculture, with farmers cultivating the bounty of the land. Evidence of this enduring connection can be seen in the sturdy barns and weathered fences that dot the countryside, each telling a silent tale of hard work and perseverance. While the world outside Lancaster has rushed forward, the pace of life within its limits often feels calibrated to the seasons, a gentle ebb and flow dictated by planting and harvest. The distinctive character of Lancaster is not found in grand monuments but in the quiet dignity of its people and the enduring spirit of the land they call home.
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| Location | Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 40.520863°N, 92.527966°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 63548 |
| Area Code | 816 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lancaster, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lancaster, Missouri, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Lancaster includes coordinates 40.520863°N, 92.527966°W, situated in Schuyler County. ZIP code 63548. Telephone area code: 816. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
