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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Mostly Cloudy

41°F

5°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 4 Nov 1:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Childs PA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Childs PA
 41.55°N 75.52°W (Elev. 1037 ft)
Last Update:
12:14 am EST Nov 4, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Nov 4, 2025-6pm EST Nov 10, 2025
 
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