Japan, PA
Unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Japan is a small unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.8 miles E of Jeddo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18221.
Japan at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Luzerne County
- ZIP code
- 18221
- Nearest town
- Jeddo (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.9925, -75.9106
Weather in Japan now
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Japan weather by the hour
Japan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Japan.
This week in Japan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Japan
What is the weather usually like in Japan?
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 Japan: 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 Japan.
Japan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Japan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Japan?
Japan 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 Japan 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 Japan
The closest live webcam is Edgewood, 4.9 miles NW of Japan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Japan.
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Questions about Japan
Where is Japan, PA?
Japan is an unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 0.8 miles E of Jeddo.
What county is Japan in?
Japan is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Japan, PA?
The ZIP code for Japan is 18221.
What is the nearest town to Japan?
Jeddo, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Japan?
Yes. The closest is Edgewood, 4.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Japan?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Japan?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Japan?
About 48.8 inches (1,240 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Japan?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Japan?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Japan have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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