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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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1024.1 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 3 Apr 9:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Wilkes Barre PA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 11pm. Low around 55. Southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 60. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 11pm. Low around 55. Southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 60. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wilkes Barre PA
 41.23°N 75.88°W (Elev. 650 ft)
Last Update:
8:00 am EDT Apr 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Apr 3, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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