Scranton, KY
Unincorporated community in Menifee County, Kentucky
Scranton is a small unincorporated community in Menifee County, Kentucky. It is 6.0 miles SW of Frenchburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40316.
Scranton at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Menifee County
- ZIP code
- 40316
- Nearest town
- Frenchburg (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9872, -83.5217
Weather in Scranton now
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Scranton weather by the hour
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 · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,290 mm
- 12.3 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Scranton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAVE RUN LAKE, KY US (USC00152791), adjusted for the elevation of Scranton.
Scranton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Scranton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Scranton?
Scranton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.8 inches (1,290 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Scranton is May–June and August–September. 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 Maysville: US 68 MP 18 @ Ohio River Brdg, 50.2 miles N of Scranton.
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Questions about Scranton
Where is Scranton, KY?
Scranton is an unincorporated community in Menifee County, Kentucky, 6.0 miles SW of Frenchburg.
What county is Scranton in?
Scranton is in Menifee County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Scranton, KY?
The ZIP code for Scranton is 40316.
What is the nearest town to Scranton?
Frenchburg, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Scranton?
Yes. The closest is Maysville: US 68 MP 18 @ Ohio River Brdg, 50.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Scranton?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Scranton?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Scranton?
About 50.8 inches (1,290 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Scranton?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Scranton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Scranton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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