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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Partly Cloudy

60°F

16°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Apr 4:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Wilkes Barre PA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers. Low around 48. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 48. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wilkes Barre PA
 41.23°N 75.88°W (Elev. 650 ft)
Last Update:
4:59 am EDT Apr 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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