Scranton, NC
Unincorporated community in Hyde County, North Carolina
Scranton is a small unincorporated community in Hyde County, North Carolina. It is 9.4 miles SE of Swan Quarter, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27875.
Scranton at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Hyde County
- ZIP code
- 27875
- Nearest town
- Swan Quarter (9.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4969, -76.4517
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 · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 54.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,374 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Scranton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FAIRFIELD, NC US (USC00312940), adjusted for the elevation of Scranton.
Scranton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Scranton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 49 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 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 54.1 inches (1,374 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Scranton is April–May and September–October. 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 Washington › South-east, 34.2 miles W of Scranton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Scranton.
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- Beulah5.7 mi SW
- Makleyville5.9 mi SW
- Ponzer6.7 mi N
- Haslin Corner8.3 mi NW
- Schoolhouse Landing10.3 mi SW
- Swindell Fork10.4 mi E
- Winsteadville10.6 mi W
- Oyster Creek Landing10.6 mi SE
- Hoophole Landing10.7 mi NW
- Pamlico Beach11.1 mi SW
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Questions about Scranton
Where is Scranton, NC?
Scranton is an unincorporated community in Hyde County, North Carolina, 9.4 miles SE of Swan Quarter.
What county is Scranton in?
Scranton is in Hyde County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Scranton, NC?
The ZIP code for Scranton is 27875.
What is the nearest town to Scranton?
Swan Quarter, 9.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Scranton?
Yes. The closest is Washington › South-east, 34.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Scranton?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Scranton?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Scranton?
About 54.1 inches (1,374 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
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?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Scranton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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