Askam, PA
Unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Askam is a small unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.6 miles E of Hanover, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18706.
Askam at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Luzerne County
- ZIP code
- 18706
- Nearest town
- Hanover (0.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.1986, -75.9547
Weather in Askam now
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Askam weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Askam.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Askam
What is the weather usually like in Askam?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 48.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,240 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Askam: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRANCIS E WALTER DAM, PA US (USC00363018), adjusted for the elevation of Askam.
Askam weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Askam through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Askam?
Askam has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 48.8 inches (1,240 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Askam 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 Askam
The closest live webcam is Hanover Township, 2.0 miles SE of Askam.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Askam.
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Questions about Askam
Where is Askam, PA?
Askam is an unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 0.6 miles E of Hanover.
What county is Askam in?
Askam is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Askam, PA?
The ZIP code for Askam is 18706.
What is the nearest town to Askam?
Hanover, 0.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Askam?
Yes. The closest is Hanover Township, 2.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Askam?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Askam?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Askam?
About 48.8 inches (1,240 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Askam?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Askam?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Askam have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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