Hess Island, PA
Unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Hess Island is a small unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.6 miles SW of Nescopeck, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18635.
Hess Island at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Luzerne County
- ZIP code
- 18635
- Nearest town
- Nescopeck (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.0656, -76.1872
Weather in Hess Island now
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Hess Island weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hess Island.
This week in Hess Island
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hess Island
What is the weather usually like in Hess Island?
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 Hess Island: 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 Hess Island.
Hess Island weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hess Island 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 43 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 | 5:30 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:44 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 Hess Island?
Hess Island 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 Hess Island 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 Hess Island
The closest live webcam is Hetlerville, 5.1 miles SW of Hess Island.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hess Island.
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Questions about Hess Island
Where is Hess Island, PA?
Hess Island is an unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 1.6 miles SW of Nescopeck.
What county is Hess Island in?
Hess Island is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Hess Island, PA?
The ZIP code for Hess Island is 18635.
What is the nearest town to Hess Island?
Nescopeck, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hess Island?
Yes. The closest is Hetlerville, 5.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hess Island?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Hess Island?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Hess Island?
About 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Hess Island?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hess Island?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hess Island have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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