Sturges, PA
Unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Sturges is a small unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.0 miles SW of Blakely, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18452.
Sturges at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Lackawanna County
- ZIP code
- 18452
- Nearest town
- Blakely (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.4944, -75.5853
Weather in Sturges now
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Sturges weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sturges.
This week in Sturges
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sturges
What is the weather usually like in Sturges?
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 Sturges: 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 Sturges.
Sturges weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sturges 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 Sturges?
Sturges 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 Sturges 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 Sturges
The closest live webcam is Scranton, 4.1 miles SW of Sturges.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sturges.
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Questions about Sturges
Where is Sturges, PA?
Sturges is an unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, 1.0 miles SW of Blakely.
What county is Sturges in?
Sturges is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Sturges, PA?
The ZIP code for Sturges is 18452.
What is the nearest town to Sturges?
Blakely, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sturges?
Yes. The closest is Scranton, 4.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sturges?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sturges?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Sturges?
About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sturges?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sturges?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sturges have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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