Scranton, CA
Unincorporated community in Inyo County, California
Scranton is a small unincorporated community in Inyo County, California. It is 6.4 miles N of Amargosa Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89020.
Scranton at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Inyo County
- ZIP code
- 89020
- Nearest town
- Amargosa Valley (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 36.4519, -116.5028
Weather in Scranton now
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Scranton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Scranton.
This week in Scranton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scranton
What is the weather usually like in Scranton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 103°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 31°F average low
- 3.8 inprecipitation per year · 96 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Scranton: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AMARGOSA FARMS-GAREY, NV US (USC00260150), adjusted for the elevation of Scranton.
Scranton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Scranton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Scranton?
Scranton has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 103°F (40°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 3.8 inches (96 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Scranton is March–April and October–November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Scranton
The closest live webcam is Pahrump: Valley HS, 32.8 miles SE of Scranton.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Scranton.
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Questions about Scranton
Where is Scranton, CA?
Scranton is an unincorporated community in Inyo County, California, 6.4 miles N of Amargosa Valley.
What county is Scranton in?
Scranton is in Inyo County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Scranton, CA?
The ZIP code for Scranton is 89020.
What is the nearest town to Scranton?
Amargosa Valley, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Scranton?
Yes. The closest is Pahrump: Valley HS, 32.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Scranton?
July, with an average high of 103°F (40°C).
What is the coldest month in Scranton?
December, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Scranton?
About 3.8 inches (96 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Scranton?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Scranton?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Scranton have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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