Shaffers Corners, PA

Unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Shaffers Corners is a small unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.6 miles SE of Ransom, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18411.

Shaffers Corners at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Lackawanna County
ZIP code
18411
Nearest town
Ransom (1.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
41.4236, -75.7903

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Shaffers Corners weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shaffers Corners

What is the weather usually like in Shaffers Corners?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°34°53°71°90°36°20°Jan39°22°Feb48°29°Mar61°39°Apr72°50°May80°58°Jun85°63°Jul82°61°Aug75°54°Sep63°43°Oct51°34°Nov40°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.1"Feb2.8"Mar3.3"Apr3.3"May3.8"Jun3.6"Jul3.9"Aug4.1"Sep3.7"Oct2.9"Nov2.8"Dec

Best time to visit Shaffers Corners: 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 Shaffers Corners.

Shaffers Corners weather month by month

January
36° 20°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 11.7 in of snow
February
39° 22°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 10.9 in of snow
March
48° 29°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 10.1 in of snow
April
61° 39°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
May
72° 50°F
3.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 58°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 63°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
82° 61°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
75° 54°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 43°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
November
51° 34°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
December
40° 26°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shaffers Corners through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM5:00 PM9 h 34 min
February6:56 AM5:38 PM10 h 42 min
March7:12 AM7:11 PM11 h 58 min
April6:21 AM7:44 PM13 h 23 min
May5:42 AM8:16 PM14 h 34 min
June5:27 AM8:40 PM15 h 12 min
July5:41 AM8:37 PM14 h 55 min
August6:11 AM8:04 PM13 h 53 min
September6:42 AM7:14 PM12 h 31 min
October7:13 AM6:23 PM11 h 9 min
November6:50 AM4:45 PM9 h 54 min
December7:20 AM4:35 PM9 h 15 min

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

What is the weather like in Shaffers Corners?

Shaffers Corners 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 Shaffers Corners 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 Shaffers Corners

The closest live webcam is Taylor, 3.7 miles SE of Shaffers Corners.

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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shaffers Corners.

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Questions about Shaffers Corners

Where is Shaffers Corners, PA?

Shaffers Corners is an unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, 1.6 miles SE of Ransom.

What county is Shaffers Corners in?

Shaffers Corners is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Shaffers Corners, PA?

The ZIP code for Shaffers Corners is 18411.

What is the nearest town to Shaffers Corners?

Ransom, 1.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shaffers Corners?

Yes. The closest is Taylor, 3.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shaffers Corners?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Shaffers Corners?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Shaffers Corners?

About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Shaffers Corners?

Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shaffers Corners?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Shaffers Corners have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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