Scranton, MN

Unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota

Scranton is a small unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It is 2.1 miles S of Hibbing, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55746.

Scranton at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
St. Louis County
ZIP code
55746
Nearest town
Hibbing (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
47.4258, -92.9489

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?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-9°14°37°59°82°17°-4°Jan22°-1°Feb35°12°Mar49°25°Apr63°36°May72°46°Jun77°50°Jul75°48°Aug66°40°Sep51°30°Oct34°17°Nov21°3°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.5"Feb0.9"Mar1.6"Apr2.8"May4.4"Jun3.9"Jul3.1"Aug3.1"Sep2.4"Oct1.1"Nov0.6"Dec

Best time to visit Scranton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HIBBING CHISHOLM HIBBING AP, MN US (USW00094931), adjusted for the elevation of Scranton.

Scranton weather month by month

January
17° -4°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
22° -1°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
35° 12°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
April
49° 25°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
63° 36°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
72° 46°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
77° 50°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
75° 48°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
66° 40°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
51° 30°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
34° 17°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
21° 3°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Scranton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:52 AM4:50 PM8 h 57 min
February7:14 AM5:36 PM10 h 22 min
March7:22 AM7:18 PM11 h 56 min
April6:20 AM8:02 PM13 h 41 min
May5:32 AM8:43 PM15 h 10 min
June5:12 AM9:12 PM16 h 0 min
July5:28 AM9:06 PM15 h 37 min
August6:06 AM8:25 PM14 h 18 min
September6:48 AM7:25 PM12 h 37 min
October7:29 AM6:25 PM10 h 56 min
November7:15 AM4:37 PM9 h 22 min
December7:50 AM4:23 PM8 h 32 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Scranton?

Scranton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -4°F (-20°C).

It gets about 24.8 inches (629 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Scranton is June to 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 Hibbing › South-east: US 169: T.H.169 SB @ 23rd St, 1.2 miles E of Scranton.

Hibbing › South-east: US 169: T.H.169 SB @ 23rd StHibbing · 1.2 mi EOn Windy
Hibbing › South-east: US 169: T.H.169 WB @ 11th AveHibbing · 1.8 mi SOn Windy
Hibbing › North: MN 37: T.H.169 @ East BeltlineHibbing · 2.0 mi SEOn Windy
Hibbing › North-east: US 169: T.H.169 NBHibbing · 2.8 mi NEOn Windy
Hibbing: US 169: U.S.169 (Michell Bridge - MP 343): U.S.169 (Michell Bridge - MP 343) View 1Hibbing · 3.2 mi NEOn Windy
Hibbing › South-east: US 169: T.H.169 SBHibbing · 3.3 mi NEOn Windy
Itasca County › South-west: MN 65: T.H.65 (Buck Lake - MP 192.9): T.H.65 (Buck Lake - MP 192.9) View 1unknown · 17.2 mi NWOn Windy
Virginia › South-east: US 169: T.H.53 SB @ T.H.169 WBVirginia · 19.2 mi EOn Windy
Virginia › North-west: US 53: T.H.53 SB @ 12th Ave NBVirginia · 19.4 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Scranton.

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Questions about Scranton

Where is Scranton, MN?

Scranton is an unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota, 2.1 miles S of Hibbing.

What county is Scranton in?

Scranton is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Scranton, MN?

The ZIP code for Scranton is 55746.

What is the nearest town to Scranton?

Hibbing, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Scranton?

Yes. The closest is Hibbing › South-east: US 169: T.H.169 SB @ 23rd St, 1.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Scranton?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Scranton?

January, with an average low of -4°F (-20°C).

How much does it rain in Scranton?

About 24.8 inches (629 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Scranton?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Scranton?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Scranton have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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