Drinker, PA
Unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Drinker is a small unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.7 miles NW of Mount Cobb, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18436.
Drinker at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Lackawanna County
- ZIP code
- 18436
- Nearest town
- Mount Cobb (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.3950, -75.4650
Weather in Drinker now
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Drinker weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drinker.
This week in Drinker
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drinker
What is the weather usually like in Drinker?
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 Drinker: 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 Drinker.
Drinker weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drinker through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Drinker?
Drinker 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 Drinker 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 Drinker
The closest live webcam is Mount Cobb, 2.2 miles W of Drinker.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Drinker.
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Questions about Drinker
Where is Drinker, PA?
Drinker is an unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, 2.7 miles NW of Mount Cobb.
What county is Drinker in?
Drinker is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Drinker, PA?
The ZIP code for Drinker is 18436.
What is the nearest town to Drinker?
Mount Cobb, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drinker?
Yes. The closest is Mount Cobb, 2.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drinker?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Drinker?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Drinker?
About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Drinker?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Drinker?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drinker have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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