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Scranton, Pennsylvania

Downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Scranton climate

Scranton keeps summer gentle but asks for a serious winter and moisture plan

Scranton averages a 77°F summer high, one day above 90°F, and an Excellent summer feel. May through September are the best listed months, giving parks, trails, and rail history a useful warm season without intense average heat.

Winter is the larger household question. The average low is 20°F with 147 freezing days and a Poor winter feel. Humidity is 83 percent, allergy levels are Poor, solar exposure is 1,352 peak sun hours, and weather volatility is Moderate. Heating, ice, snow, moisture, indoor air, power, and seasonal mobility belong in the home choice.

Living through the seasons

Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.

Overall Comfort
Good

2.6 / 5

Average Summer High
77°F

Mild · 77°F

Days Above 90°F
1 day/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Excellent

4.8 / 5

Average Winter Low
20°F / -7°C

Poor

Days Below Freezing
147 days/year

Poor

Winter Feel
Poor

1 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
83%

Poor

Comfortable Months
5 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1352 peak sun hrs/yr

Poor

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
5.2 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 5.2 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Toughest Months
Jan, Feb, Dec
Heat Risk
Low

Very Good

Drought Risk
Low - Medium (0.2-0.4)
Weather Volatility
Moderate

3.3 / 5

Scranton in everyday life

Could Scranton work for you?

What may work well

  • A 77°F average summer high and one day above 90°F support a cooler warm season.
  • Nay Aug Park, city parks, rail history, and the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail add outdoor and cultural choices when conditions fit.
  • Excellent modeled air quality and Low heat risk reduce some climate concerns for retirees who prefer less summer heat.

What to think about

  • A 20°F average winter low and 147 freezing days make heating, ice, snow, entrance surfaces, and route planning central.
  • Poor allergy levels, 83 percent humidity, Moderate weather volatility, and High flood exposure add indoor and property questions.
  • Five comfortable months leave a substantial part of the year for indoor plans, winter support, and seasonal mobility review.

Plan Scranton climate around the home, parks, and winter route

  1. Review the front entrance in cold weather

    Check heating, insulation, pipes, windows, entrance surfaces, snow handling, parking, power, deliveries, and the route to care and groceries.

  2. Use the comfortable season well

    Plan Nay Aug Park, city parks, Steamtown, and the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail around current conditions, surfaces, mobility, parking, and the trip home.

  3. Ask about air and moisture

    Review humidity, allergies, ventilation, cleaning, cooling, heating, indoor comfort, flood notices, supplies, and the household's personal response to the season.

  4. Use the decision actions

    Save the strongest Scranton climate plan, Compare another address, and choose Find my fit after summer, winter, air, flood, power, mobility, and support questions are answered.

Questions retirees ask

Is Scranton hot in summer?

The average summer high is 77°F and the catalog lists one day above 90°F, with an Excellent summer feel. Humidity, allergies, shade, mobility, and personal tolerance still matter.

How serious is winter planning?

The average winter low is 20°F and 147 days fall below freezing. Review heating, pipes, windows, snow, ice, parking, entrance surfaces, power, care routes, and support before choosing a home.

What does the air quality row mean for a retiree?

Air quality is Excellent and modeled fine particle pollution is 5.2 micrograms per cubic meter for 2021 through 2025, while allergy levels are Poor. Review indoor air, moisture, ventilation, cleaning, and personal sensitivity.

Can parks be used through the year?

City parks are an important local resource, but winter temperatures, ice, snow, surfaces, and mobility can change access. Check current conditions and keep an indoor or alternate destination available.

Why does weather volatility matter?

Moderate weather volatility means a household should keep flexible outdoor, care, transport, power, flood, and winter plans. Review notices and conditions rather than assuming one seasonal pattern will hold every day.

Scranton may suit a retiree who values a cool summer and city parks more than mild winters, provided the home and support plan handle 147 freezing days, Poor allergies, high humidity, flood exposure, and changing conditions. Save the strongest climate plan, Compare another address, and choose Find my fit after the seasonal questions are visible.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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