Wilkes-Barre, PA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Wilkes-Barre weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wilkes-Barre.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wilkes-Barre
What is the weather usually like in Wilkes-Barre?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°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 Wilkes-Barre: 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 Wilkes-Barre.
Wilkes-Barre weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wilkes-Barre through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 42 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 33 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:24 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 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°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 Wilkes-Barre is May–June and August–September. At 525 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Wilkes-Barre
What is the hottest month in Wilkes-Barre?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Wilkes-Barre?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Wilkes-Barre?
About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Wilkes-Barre?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wilkes-Barre?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wilkes-Barre have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Wilkes-Barre in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 36°F, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Wilkes-Barre?
Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Wilkes-Barre weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Wilkes-Barre.
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