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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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.7 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 7 Jan 11:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Wilkes Barre PA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly 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:
11:30 am EST Jan 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Jan 7, 2026-6pm EST Jan 13, 2026
 
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