Starks, PA
Unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Starks is a small unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.8 miles SW of Avoca, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18641.
Starks at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Luzerne County
- ZIP code
- 18641
- Nearest town
- Avoca (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.3486, -75.7358
Weather in Starks now
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Starks weather by the hour
Starks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Starks.
This week in Starks
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Starks
What is the weather usually like in Starks?
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 Starks: 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 Starks.
Starks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Starks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Starks?
Starks 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 Starks 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 Starks
The closest live webcam is Moosic, 0.8 miles NE of Starks.
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Questions about Starks
Where is Starks, PA?
Starks is an unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 0.8 miles SW of Avoca.
What county is Starks in?
Starks is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Starks, PA?
The ZIP code for Starks is 18641.
What is the nearest town to Starks?
Avoca, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Starks?
Yes. The closest is Moosic, 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Starks?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Starks?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Starks?
About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Starks?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Starks?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Starks have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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