Drifton, PA

Unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Drifton is a small unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.8 miles SE of Jeddo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18221.

Drifton at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Luzerne County
ZIP code
18221
Nearest town
Jeddo (0.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.9997, -75.9058

Weather in Drifton now

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Drifton weather by the hour

Drifton weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drifton.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drifton

What is the weather usually like in Drifton?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°29°48°66°84°31°16°Jan35°17°Feb43°24°Mar56°34°Apr67°45°May74°54°Jun79°58°Jul77°56°Aug71°49°Sep59°38°Oct47°29°Nov36°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.6"Feb3.6"Mar4.1"Apr4.2"May4.8"Jun4.5"Jul4.6"Aug5.2"Sep4.7"Oct3.6"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit Drifton: 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 Drifton.

Drifton weather month by month

January
31° 16°F
3.1 in of rain
February
35° 17°F
2.6 in of rain
March
43° 24°F
3.6 in of rain
April
56° 34°F
4.1 in of rain
May
67° 45°F
4.2 in of rain
June
74° 54°F
4.8 in of rain
July
79° 58°F
4.5 in of rain
August
77° 56°F
4.6 in of rain
September
71° 49°F
5.2 in of rain
October
59° 38°F
4.7 in of rain
November
47° 29°F
3.6 in of rain
December
36° 22°F
3.8 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Drifton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:01 PM9 h 37 min
February6:56 AM5:39 PM10 h 43 min
March7:13 AM7:11 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:44 PM13 h 22 min
May5:43 AM8:16 PM14 h 32 min
June5:29 AM8:39 PM15 h 9 min
July5:43 AM8:36 PM14 h 52 min
August6:12 AM8:03 PM13 h 51 min
September6:43 AM7:14 PM12 h 31 min
October7:13 AM6:24 PM11 h 10 min
November6:49 AM4:46 PM9 h 56 min
December7:19 AM4:37 PM9 h 17 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Drifton?

Drifton 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 Drifton 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 Drifton

The closest live webcam is Edgewood, 4.7 miles NW of Drifton.

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Questions about Drifton

Where is Drifton, PA?

Drifton is an unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 0.8 miles SE of Jeddo.

What county is Drifton in?

Drifton is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Drifton, PA?

The ZIP code for Drifton is 18221.

What is the nearest town to Drifton?

Jeddo, 0.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Drifton?

Yes. The closest is Edgewood, 4.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Drifton?

July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Drifton?

January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Drifton?

About 48.8 inches (1,240 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Drifton?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Drifton?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Drifton have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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