Best time to visit Scranton, AR

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Scranton runs from September through November — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
48.7°F
Low
28.6°F
Precip
3.49 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 52m

February Cool
High
54.1°F
Low
31.9°F
Precip
2.93 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 43m

March Good
High
63.0°F
Low
40.0°F
Precip
4.39 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Good
High
72.4°F
Low
48.4°F
Precip
4.79 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 54m

May Wet
High
80.1°F
Low
58.5°F
Precip
5.06 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 52m

June Good
High
87.9°F
Low
66.8°F
Precip
3.96 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 21m

July Hot
High
92.4°F
Low
70.5°F
Precip
3.76 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 10m

August Hot
High
91.8°F
Low
68.9°F
Precip
4.06 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 20m

September Good
High
84.6°F
Low
61.6°F
Precip
3.93 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Excellent
High
73.8°F
Low
50.2°F
Precip
3.96 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 11h 5m

November Good
High
61.2°F
Low
38.9°F
Precip
4.88 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 6m

December Cool
High
51.2°F
Low
31.5°F
Precip
4.07 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 37m

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