The climate in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA Metro Area is generally mild and humid. The area experiences all four seasons with hot summers and cold winters. Summers tend to be warm and humid with temperatures ranging between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures typically hover around the freezing mark with occasional snowfall. Average annual precipitation is approximately 41 inches of rain and an average of 68 inches of snow, though snowfall can vary greatly from year to year. Spring and fall are both pleasantly mild and provide a great opportunity for outdoor activities.
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area, Pennsylvania gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 176 sunny days per year in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 130 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year