Dalton, Pennsylvania Weather
Dalton, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Dalton, Lackawanna County.
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About Dalton, Pennsylvania
Dalton rests in the rolling hills of northeastern Pennsylvania, a place where the earth exhales a cool, damp breath most mornings, even in the height of summer. It lies 9.5 miles north-north-west of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 336°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-west of Dunmore. The landscape here is a gentle, verdant sprawl, a patchwork of fields that hold the promise of harvest and woodlands that whisper secrets in the breeze. Narrow roads wind like forgotten ribbons through the terrain, connecting farmsteads and homes, each with its own patch of sky to gaze upon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a peculiar softness, illuminating the emerald hues of the meadows and casting long, melancholic shadows as evening approaches. The air itself carries the scent of pine needles and damp soil, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. The history of Dalton is etched into the very bones of the land, a narrative shaped by the hardy souls who first cleared these woods and tilled these fields. Once a hub for agriculture, particularly dairy farming, the rhythm of life here has shifted, but the echoes of that past remain in the weathered barns and stone foundations scattered across the countryside. While large-scale industry isn't the present-day driver, small businesses and the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency still fuel the local economy, a quiet determination that feels as old as the hills themselves. The sense of community in Dalton is palpable, a quiet camaraderie born from shared seasons and a deep appreciation for the enduring beauty of their corner of the world, where the Susquehanna River's influence can be felt in the humidity that clings to the air.
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| Location | Dalton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.534244°N, 75.736025°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 18414 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Dalton, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dalton, Pennsylvania, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Dalton includes coordinates 41.534244°N, 75.736025°W, situated in Lackawanna County. ZIP code 18414. Telephone area code: 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
