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Weather in Scranton, Pennsylvania

12:27 AM

Now

79° F

Feels Like 82°

Precipitation 34 %

Wind 6 mph

Humidity 80 %

Today

Day 99°

Night 72°

Precipitation 57 %

Wind 8 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Scranton Weather Forecast Updated

55 minutes ago

Last updated on July 02, 2026 at 11:31 PM

Air Quality in Scranton

NOW

49 AQI

Good air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5 11.66 µg/m³

PM₁₀ 13.98 µg/m³

O₃ 0.038 ppm

NO₂ 3.3 ppb

SO₂ 0.8 ppb

CO 0.12 ppm

NH₃ 5.68 µg/m³

NO 0 µg/m³

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

NH₃ – Ammonia

NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)

PM_2.5 – 11.66 µg/m³

PM₁₀ – 13.98 µg/m³

O₃ – 74.56 µg/m³

NO₂ – 6.27 µg/m³

SO₂ – 2.16 µg/m³

CO – 135.06 µg/m³

NH₃ – 5.68 µg/m³

NO – 0 µg/m³

View Hourly Air Quality Forecast

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Scranton

Severe Future Likely

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued June 30 at 12:53AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Jul 1, 11:00 AM → Jul 3, 8:00 PM

WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105
possible.

WHERE: In New York, Delaware, Northern Oneida, Otsego, and
Sullivan Counties. In Pennsylvania, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne,
Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming
Counties.

WHEN: From Wednesday morning through Friday evening.

IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The hottest temperatures will be in urban
valley locations during the mid to late afternoon timeframes.

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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Updated: Jun 30, 10:50 AM Source: NWS Alert

Severe Expected Likely

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 10:30PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Jul 2, 10:30 PM → Jul 3, 8:00 PM

WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with maximum heat index values
from 95 to 105 Friday afternoon. Temperatures will stay very warm
at nigh, limiting the ability for cooling of non air-conditioned
areas.

WHERE: Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.

WHEN: Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.