Weather in Wilkes Barre, PA
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 18701, 18702, 18705, 18706
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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53°7% rain58°5% rain
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59°50% rain57°63% rain57°67% rain
57°29% rain58°24% rain
58°23% rain59°21% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 67% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 48°F with winds near 11 mph.
58°F, 5% rain chance and 12 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 34 mph.
Current temperature is 53°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 67%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Wilkes Barre
Pennsylvania has four seasons and varied terrain. Western and northern areas are generally cooler and snowier, while southeastern areas are often milder.
Wilkes Barre is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.25°N latitude and 75.88°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Wilkes Barre weather today
Sunny and 53°F in Wilkes Barre, PA. Today's high is 63°F with a 60% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 34 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 30.00 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Wilkes Barre
Sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 06:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 57°F and a low near 51°F. The maximum rain chance is 88%.