Back Mountain, PA
Unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Back Mountain is a small unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.3 miles E of Dallas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18612.
Back Mountain at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Luzerne County
- ZIP code
- 18612
- Nearest town
- Dallas (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.3358, -75.9967
Weather in Back Mountain now
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Back Mountain weather by the hour
Back Mountain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Back Mountain.
This week in Back Mountain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Back Mountain
What is the weather usually like in Back Mountain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 38.7 inprecipitation per year · 984 mm
- 45.1 insnowfall per year · 115 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Back Mountain: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILKES-BARRE INTL AP, PA US (USW00014777), adjusted for the elevation of Back Mountain.
Back Mountain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Back Mountain 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 23 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 55 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 | 6:51 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Back Mountain?
Back Mountain has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 38.7 inches (984 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain
The closest live webcam is Plains Township, 8.7 miles SE of Back Mountain.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Back Mountain.
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Questions about Back Mountain
Where is Back Mountain, PA?
Back Mountain is an unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 1.3 miles E of Dallas.
What county is Back Mountain in?
Back Mountain is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Back Mountain, PA?
The ZIP code for Back Mountain is 18612.
What is the nearest town to Back Mountain?
Dallas, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Back Mountain?
Yes. The closest is Plains Township, 8.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Back Mountain?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Back Mountain?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Back Mountain?
About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Back Mountain?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Back Mountain?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Back Mountain have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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