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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 19 Apr 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Wilkes Barre PA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers between 4am and 5am, then a chance of snow showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 26 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers between 4am and 5am, then a chance of snow showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wilkes Barre PA
 41.23°N 75.88°W (Elev. 650 ft)
Last Update:
1:03 pm EDT Apr 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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