Drakes Creek, PA
Unincorporated community in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Drakes Creek is a small unincorporated community in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.5 miles SW of Lehigh, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18229.
Drakes Creek at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Carbon County
- ZIP code
- 18229
- Nearest town
- Lehigh (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.9717, -75.7117
Weather in Drakes Creek now
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Drakes Creek weather by the hour
Drakes Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drakes Creek.
This week in Drakes Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drakes Creek
What is the weather usually like in Drakes Creek?
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 Drakes Creek: 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 Drakes Creek.
Drakes Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drakes Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Drakes Creek?
Drakes Creek 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 Drakes Creek 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 Drakes Creek
The closest live webcam is Penn Forest Township: Hickory Run Forest, 4.3 miles E of Drakes Creek.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Drakes Creek.
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Other communities near Drakes Creek
- Mud Run1.2 mi N
- Unionville1.3 mi SE
- Leslie Run1.9 mi NW
- Christmansville1.9 mi E
- Rockport2.7 mi W
- Christmans3.5 mi E
- Saylorsville4.8 mi N
- Saylorsville4.8 mi N
- Tannery5.3 mi NW
- Weather6.4 mi W
- Nesquehoning Junction7.2 mi S
- Leonardsville7.2 mi N
- Packerton Junction7.5 mi S
- Pocono Mountain Lake Estates7.6 mi N
- Walcksville7.7 mi SE
Questions about Drakes Creek
Where is Drakes Creek, PA?
Drakes Creek is an unincorporated community in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, 2.5 miles SW of Lehigh.
What county is Drakes Creek in?
Drakes Creek is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Drakes Creek, PA?
The ZIP code for Drakes Creek is 18229.
What is the nearest town to Drakes Creek?
Lehigh, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drakes Creek?
Yes. The closest is Penn Forest Township: Hickory Run Forest, 4.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drakes Creek?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Drakes Creek?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Drakes Creek?
About 48.8 inches (1,240 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Drakes Creek?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Drakes Creek?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drakes Creek have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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