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Current conditions at

Wilkes-Barre - Scranton, Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport (KAVP)

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

38°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.67 in (1005.2 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 7 Jan 7:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Wilkes Barre PA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light west wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light west wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wilkes Barre PA
 41.23°N 75.88°W (Elev. 650 ft)
Last Update:
6:03 am EST Jan 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Jan 7, 2026-6pm EST Jan 13, 2026
 
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