What’s the climate like in Scranton?
The current climate of Scranton features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Scranton in recent years was 37°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -15°C in January 2014.
On average, Scranton gets 1753 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 52 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Scranton?
The best time to visit Scranton for pleasant to warm weather is April through June and August through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Scranton.
Climate Table of Scranton
The climate table of Scranton shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -7 | -1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 119 | 114 | 107 | 190 | 105 | 148 | 291 | 145 | 152 | 126 | 130 | 126 |
| Snow (cm) | 8,2 | 8,3 | 17 | 2,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 4,3 | 11 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 2°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1753 mm per year, averaging 146 mm per month
- Snowfall: 52 cm per year
- Driest months: 105 mm in May, 107 mm in March and 114 mm in February
- Wettest months: 291 mm in July, 190 mm in April and 152 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Scranton
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Scranton
This graph shows how much precipitation Scranton, Pennsylvania, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Scranton
This graph shows how much snow Scranton, Pennsylvania, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Scranton
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Scranton
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Scranton
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Scranton, Pennsylvania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Scranton
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Scranton, Pennsylvania, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Scranton by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Scranton. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
