Scranton, Pennsylvania Weather
Scranton, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Scranton, Lackawanna County.
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About Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, a city carved by coal and ambition, unfolds across the rolling hills of Northeastern Pennsylvania. It lies 16.0 miles north-east of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 1.7 miles west-south-west of Dunmore. Its geography, a landscape of steep ravines and verdant valleys, was shaped by the relentless industry that once defined its economy. For generations, the deep veins of anthracite coal beneath the surface fueled the nation's growth, leaving behind a legacy etched into the very contours of the land. This historic boomtown, built on the backs of hardworking miners, saw its fortunes rise and fall with the ebb and flow of industrial demand, its economy now diversifying to embrace new opportunities while still bearing the proud imprint of its past. The air here, especially after a cleansing rain, carries a faint, earthy scent, a reminder of the rich soil that cradles its story. The cultural character of Scranton is one of resilience and a down-to-earth pragmatism, a spirit forged in the fires of its industrial heritage. While no longer the coal capital, its landmarks, such as the imposing Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, serve as powerful touchstones to that era. The city is home to the University of Scranton, a respected institution of higher learning, and its residents find camaraderie in supporting local sports teams, their cheers echoing through the crisp autumn air. Major events often draw upon this shared history, celebrating community and the enduring bonds of its people. Even in its quieter moments, Scranton carries the gravitas of its past, a place where the echoes of ingenuity and hard work still resonate, a feeling perhaps best captured by the steady, deliberate pace of life that unfolds beneath the broad Pennsylvania sky.
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| Location | Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.408969°N, 75.662412°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 18503, 18504, 18501, 18502, 18505 |
| 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 Scranton, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Scranton, 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 Scranton includes coordinates 41.408969°N, 75.662412°W, situated in Lackawanna County. ZIP code 18503, 18504, 18501, 18502, 18505. 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.
