Local weather forecast

Weather in Wilkes Barre, PA

Updated 2026-08-11 13:45 local time · ZIP codes 18701, 18702, 18705, 18706

Partly cloudy
Now82°F

Partly cloudy

High / Low89° / 68°
Rain chance77%
Wind5 mph
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Hourly

Next hours

NowPartly cloudy82°4% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy89°3% rain
4 PMOvercast87°11% rain
5 PMSunny87°3% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby76°87% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby77°29% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby74°21% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby73°87% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby73°32% rain
11 PMModerate rain at times73°68% rain
12 AMClear72°15% rain
1 AMLight rain shower63°61% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Partly Cloudy
89° 68°Partly Cloudy
Rain 77%Gust 5 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
85° 57°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 7 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
83° 58°Sunny
Rain 40%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like83°F
Humidity70%
Pressure29.90 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind5 mph NW
Wind gusts6 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:08 AM
Sunset08:08 PM
Moonrise04:05 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 87% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 83°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

87°F, 3% rain chance and 4 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 10 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 82°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 87%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Wilkes Barre weather today

Partly cloudy and 82°F in Wilkes Barre, PA. Today's high is 89°F with a 77% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 29.90 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wilkes Barre

Sunrise is at 06:08 AM and sunset is at 08:08 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 85°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.

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