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Weather in Scranton, Pennsylvania for January 2026

Your guide to Scranton weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Cold Weather Advisory - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Scranton usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to Scranton snow forecast for January 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Scranton has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of -2.7 °F (showing only a slight deviation of 0 °F).

  • In general, the average temperature in Scranton at the beginning of January is -1.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -6.4 °F by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Precipitation in Scranton during January is a rare event, with an average of fewer than 2 rainy days.

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Average dry days
27
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
-3°/-8°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
21 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
69 %
Avg humidity

Scranton Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Fog
0°
2
Overcast
-2°
3
Cloudy
-3°
4
Overcast
-3°
5
Cloudy
-3°
6
Light snow
0°
7
Light snow
-2°
8
Light freezing rain
0°
9
Overcast
-1°
10
Partly cloudy
1°
11
Moderate snow
-1°
12
Overcast
0°
13
Overcast
2°
14
Overcast
0°
15
Overcast
-2°
16
Overcast
-4°
17
Cloudy
0°
18
Overcast
0°
19
Overcast
-2°
20
Overcast
-7°
21
Overcast
-7°
22
Partly cloudy
-5°
23
Overcast
-4°
24
Sunny
-8°
25
Overcast
-8°
26
Overcast
-5°
27
Cloudy
-5°
28
Overcast
-6°
29
Overcast
-4°
30
Cloudy
-6°
31
Weather Alert Overcast
-11°

Temperatures trend during January in Scranton

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Scranton day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Fog
Fog
 0° /-5° 8.8 mm 1.3 cm
Jan. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -3° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -3° /-8° 3.7 mm 2.7 cm
Jan. 6 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 7 Light snow
Light snow
 -2° /-5° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-5° 14.5 mm 3.9 cm
Jan. 11 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -1° /-5° 4 mm 1.6 cm
Jan. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-4° 1.7 mm 0.7 cm
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-9° 8.9 mm 6.4 cm
Jan. 16 Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-6° 3.2 mm 2.3 cm
Jan. 18 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-10° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 20 Overcast
Overcast
 -7° /-14° 1.5 mm 1.1 cm
Jan. 21 Overcast
Overcast
 -7° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -5° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Sunny
Sunny
 -8° /-13° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Overcast
Overcast
 -8° /-12° 34.7 mm 25 cm
Jan. 26 Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-9° 5.7 mm 4.1 cm
Jan. 27 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -5° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Overcast
Overcast
 -6° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -6° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Overcast
Overcast
 -11° /-19° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Scranton in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Scranton forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Scranton in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Scranton during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -3° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Scranton during January?

In January, Scranton can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 35.1 mm across approximately 1 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Scranton in January 2026?

Scranton experiences an average snowfall of 7.25 cm during January, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Scranton during January?

The average wind speed in Scranton during January is 21 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Scranton snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Scranton’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Scranton sees 3 snowy days during January, with approximately 7.3 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Scranton

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Scrantons January weather 💧
Typically, Scranton has 1 rainy days in January with a total of 35.1 mm of rainfall.

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