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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Fair

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 1 Jan 8:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Wilkes Barre PA

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Light west wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Light west wind.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Light west wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Light west wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
A chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. 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:
8:03 am EST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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