Best time to visit Scranton, IA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Scranton runs from July through October — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
27.6°F
Low
9.1°F
Precip
0.96 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 16m

February Cold
High
32.5°F
Low
13.3°F
Precip
1.28 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 22m

March Cool
High
46.1°F
Low
25.2°F
Precip
1.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
60.2°F
Low
36.0°F
Precip
3.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 9m

May Good
High
71.1°F
Low
48.7°F
Precip
4.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 23m

June Wet
High
80.5°F
Low
59.3°F
Precip
5.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 1m

July Good
High
83.4°F
Low
62.8°F
Precip
4.38 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 46m

August Good
High
81.3°F
Low
60.4°F
Precip
4.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 42m

September Excellent
High
75.8°F
Low
51.1°F
Precip
3.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
62.9°F
Low
39.1°F
Precip
2.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 50m

November Cool
High
46.4°F
Low
25.7°F
Precip
1.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

December Cold
High
32.9°F
Low
15.5°F
Precip
1.38 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 57m

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