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Steamtown National Historic Site
Steamtown National Historic Site Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Historic Site in Scranton, PA USA

Railroad museum You'd feel heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; you'd hear the whistle, feel the ground vibrate, and watch as one-ton drive rods turned steel wheels.


Steamtown National Historic Site
Steamtown National Historic Site Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Historic Site in Scranton, PA USA

You'd feel heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; you'd hear the whistle, feel the ground vibrate, and watch as one-ton drive rods turned steel wheels.

Houdini Tour, Museum & Stage Magic Show
Houdini Tour, Museum & Stage Magic Show Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Museum in Scranton, PA USA

Houdini Tour, Movie, Museum Stage Magic Show in Scranton The ONLY building in the world devoted to the world's greatest magician, Harry Houdini. Fabulous guided exhibit and fantastic fun one hour magic show with live magicians and animals; doves, a rabbit, a duck and two poodles.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Park in Bushkill, PA USA

National Park Today, a 70,000-acre park welcomes those who seek the outdoors close to home.

2024 Premium Season Tickets
2024 Premium Season Tickets things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
New Year's Eve, Dec 31, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Scranton, PA USA

2024 Premium Season Tickets December 31, 2024 at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA 12:00AM


979X Presents: Halestorm & I Prevail
979X Presents: Halestorm & I Prevail things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Jul 24, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Scranton, PA USA

979X Presents: Halestorm & I Prevail July 24, 2024 at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA 6:00PM

A Proud Monkey- Dave Matthews Band Tribute
A Proud Monkey- Dave Matthews Band Tribute things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Next Weekend, Mar 29, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Wilkes-Barre, PA USA

A Proud Monkey- Dave Matthews Band Tribute March 29, 2024 at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA 8:00PM

An Evening of Solid Gold at F.M. Kirby Center
An Evening of Solid Gold at F.M. Kirby Center things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
May 18, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Wilkes-Barre, PA USA

An Evening of Solid Gold May 18, 2024 at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA 7:00PM

Bonnie Raitt: Just Like That... Tour 2024
Bonnie Raitt: Just Like That... Tour 2024 things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Next Month, Apr 27, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Wilkes-Barre, PA USA

Bonnie Raitt: Just Like That... Tour 2024 April 27, 2024 at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA 7:30PM


Carly Pearce - Pre-Show Performance Upgrade
Carly Pearce - Pre-Show Performance Upgrade things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Mothers Day Weekend, May 11, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Wilkes-Barre, PA USA

Carly Pearce - Pre-Show Performance Upgrade May 11, 2024 at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plz in Wilkes-Barre, PA 7:00PM

Come From Away at Scranton Cultural Center
Come From Away at Scranton Cultural Center things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Next Month, Apr 05, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Scranton, PA USA

Come From Away April 05, 2024 at Scranton Cultural Center in Scranton, PA 7:30PM

Come From Away at Scranton Cultural Center
Come From Away at Scranton Cultural Center things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Next Month, Apr 06, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Scranton, PA USA

Come From Away April 06, 2024 at Scranton Cultural Center in Scranton, PA

Come From Away at Scranton Cultural Center
Come From Away at Scranton Cultural Center things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Next Month, Apr 07, 2024 (Sunday) Theater event in Scranton, PA USA

Come From Away April 07, 2024 at Scranton Cultural Center in Scranton, PA 1:00PM

Dance Theater of WB Presents Our Four Seasons
Dance Theater of WB Presents Our Four Seasons things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Memorial Day Weekend, May 26, 2024 (Sunday) Theater event in Wilkes-Barre, PA USA

Dance Theater of WB Presents Our Four Seasons May 26, 2024 at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA 6:00PM

Derek Hough- Symphony of Dance at F.M. Kirby Center
Derek Hough- Symphony of Dance at F.M. Kirby Center things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Next Month, Apr 23, 2024 (Tuesday) Theater event in Wilkes-Barre, PA USA

Derek Hough- Symphony of Dance April 23, 2024 at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA 8:00PM

Dierks Bentley: Gravel & Gold Presented by Jersey Mike's
Dierks Bentley: Gravel & Gold Presented by Jersey Mike's things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Jul 19, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Scranton, PA USA

Dierks Bentley: Gravel & Gold Presented by Jersey Mike's July 19, 2024 at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA 7:00PM

Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular starring Shawn Klush
Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular starring Shawn Klush things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Memorial Day Weekend, May 25, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Wilkes-Barre, PA USA

Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular starring Shawn Klush May 25, 2024 at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre, PA 7:30PM

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue at F.M. Kirby Center
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue at F.M. Kirby Center things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Next Month, Apr 13, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Wilkes-Barre, PA USA

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue April 13, 2024 at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA 8:00PM

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Aug 10, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Wilkes-Barre, PA USA

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party August 10, 2024 at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plz in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party things to do on a rainy day in Scranton, PA
Aug 11, 2024 (Sunday) Sports event in Wilkes-Barre, PA USA

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party August 11, 2024 at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plz in Wilkes-Barre, PA 2:30PM

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Best Time to Visit Scranton


The best time to visit Scranton is in the fall and summer. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Summer nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Scranton


Month Low Avg High
January 18.5 26.3 34.1
February 20.4 28.9 37.3
March 28.4 37.9 47.3
April 38.1 48.7 59.2
May 48.4 59.6 70.8
June 56.7 67.5 78.2
July 61.5 72.1 82.6
August 60.1 70.3 80.5
September 52.6 62.5 72.4
October 41.7 51.5 61.2
November 33.7 41.5 49.3
December 24.2 31.4 38.6

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