August weather in Scranton, PA
The average temperature in Scranton in August is 71.8°F (61.1°F–82.4°F). Average precipitation: 3.85 inches.
August is a summer month in Scranton, and is warmer than the annual average of 51.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 40m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
82.4°F
Avg Low
61.1°F
Precipitation
3.85 in
Daylight
13h 40m
August records in Scranton
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 96.1°F (1955) | 48.9°F (1998) | 1.36 in (1965) |
| August 2 | 96.1°F (2002) | 48.9°F (1976) | 1.42 in (1952) |
| August 3 | 96.1°F (2005) | 46.9°F (1956) | 1.34 in (1971) |
| August 4 | 98.1°F (2022) | 48.9°F (1956) | 2.54 in (2020) |
| August 5 | 93.9°F (1955) | 45.0°F (1951) | 1.81 in (1990) |
| August 6 | 95.0°F (1955) | 43.0°F (1957) | 2.83 in (2011) |
| August 7 | 96.1°F (2001) | 48.0°F (1994) | 1.60 in (2007) |
| August 8 | 93.9°F (2001) | 46.0°F (1989) | 0.98 in (2007) |
| August 9 | 98.1°F (2001) | 46.0°F (1989) | 1.84 in (2024) |
| August 10 | 98.1°F (1949) | 48.0°F (1964) | 0.90 in (1986) |
| August 11 | 91.9°F (1988) | 46.0°F (1972) | 3.69 in (2003) |
| August 12 | 93.9°F (2005) | 48.0°F (2006) | 1.83 in (1964) |
| August 13 | 97.0°F (2005) | 45.0°F (1957) | 4.34 in (2018) |
| August 14 | 96.1°F (2005) | 48.0°F (1954) | 1.20 in (2018) |
| August 15 | 93.9°F (1959) | 46.0°F (2013) | 2.41 in (1969) |
| August 16 | 91.9°F (1959) | 48.9°F (1979) | 3.18 in (1966) |
| August 17 | 93.9°F (1995) | 43.0°F (1979) | 1.55 in (1994) |
| August 18 | 93.0°F (1995) | 45.0°F (1981) | 4.40 in (1955) |
| August 19 | 91.0°F (2022) | 46.0°F (1977) | 0.60 in (2009) |
| August 20 | 93.9°F (1983) | 45.0°F (1998) | 1.22 in (1997) |
| August 21 | 93.0°F (1959) | 43.0°F (2000) | 1.07 in (1991) |
| August 22 | 91.0°F (1968) | 42.1°F (1982) | 2.56 in (2021) |
| August 23 | 89.1°F (1972) | 44.1°F (1973) | 1.27 in (1986) |
| August 24 | 89.1°F (1968) | 44.1°F (1971) | 1.58 in (1988) |
| August 25 | 93.0°F (2007) | 43.0°F (1987) | 1.53 in (1961) |
| August 26 | 93.0°F (1959) | 46.9°F (1956) | 0.90 in (1961) |
| August 27 | 93.9°F (1953) | 46.0°F (1958) | 1.85 in (1987) |
| August 28 | 95.0°F (1953) | 44.1°F (1957) | 3.23 in (2011) |
| August 29 | 95.0°F (1953) | 37.9°F (1982) | 1.95 in (2006) |
| August 30 | 96.1°F (1953) | 41.0°F (1986) | 1.42 in (2022) |
| August 31 | 96.1°F (1953) | 42.1°F (1976) | 1.55 in (1954) |