Powell, PA
Unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Powell is a small unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.2 miles NW of Scott, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18447.
Powell at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Lackawanna County
- ZIP code
- 18447
- Nearest town
- Scott (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.5233, -75.5900
Weather in Powell now
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Powell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Powell.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Powell
What is the weather usually like in Powell?
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 Powell: 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 Powell.
Powell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Powell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Powell?
Powell 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 Powell 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 Powell
The closest live webcam is Chinchilla, 5.5 miles SW of Powell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Powell.
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Questions about Powell
Where is Powell, PA?
Powell is an unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, 2.2 miles NW of Scott.
What county is Powell in?
Powell is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Powell, PA?
The ZIP code for Powell is 18447.
What is the nearest town to Powell?
Scott, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Powell?
Yes. The closest is Chinchilla, 5.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Powell?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Powell?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Powell?
About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Powell?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Powell?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Powell have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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