Dogtown, PA
Unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Dogtown is a small unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.7 miles E of Mocanaqua, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18617.
Dogtown at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Luzerne County
- ZIP code
- 18617
- Nearest town
- Mocanaqua (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.1392, -76.1467
Weather in Dogtown now
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Dogtown weather by the hour
Dogtown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dogtown.
This week in Dogtown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dogtown
What is the weather usually like in Dogtown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 48.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,230 mm
- 46.0 insnowfall per year · 117 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dogtown: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENTON 3 NE, PA US (USC00360582), adjusted for the elevation of Dogtown.
Dogtown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dogtown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dogtown?
Dogtown has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dogtown 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 Dogtown
The closest live webcam is Saint Johns, 9.3 miles SE of Dogtown.
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Questions about Dogtown
Where is Dogtown, PA?
Dogtown is an unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 0.7 miles E of Mocanaqua.
What county is Dogtown in?
Dogtown is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Dogtown, PA?
The ZIP code for Dogtown is 18617.
What is the nearest town to Dogtown?
Mocanaqua, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dogtown?
Yes. The closest is Saint Johns, 9.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dogtown?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Dogtown?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Dogtown?
About 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Dogtown?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dogtown?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dogtown have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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