Staff Writer

October 29, 2024

Scranton is in for a dynamic week of weather as October wraps up and November begins. Starting Tuesday, light showers in the afternoon and cool breezes set a refreshing tone, with highs around 62°F. By Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures will climb unseasonably into the mid-70s and even upper-70s, under partly cloudy skies and only a slight chance of rain, perfect for enjoying those last warm days of fall. Halloween will be particularly mild with a high near 79°F, before Friday sees a sharp drop back to the 60s, as mostly sunny skies return with a slightly brisker breeze. The weekend cools further, dipping to the low 50s on Saturday with clear, dry air, followed by a moderate Sunday and a chance of morning showers on Monday. Sunrise and sunset times reflect the seasonal shift, with shorter days and an extra hour of sleep as daylight saving time ends on Sunday.

Here’s a closer look at Scranton’s forecast for each day of the week:

Tuesday, October 29

• High: 62°F, Low: 49°F (45% humidity)
• Weather: PM Showers, 57% chance of rain
• UV Index: 3 (Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure)
• Wind: Gentle breeze at 11 mph
• Sunrise: 7:31 AM, Sunset: 6:00 PM

Wednesday, October 30

• High: 75°F, Low: 54°F (61% humidity)
• Weather: Partly cloudy, 7% chance of rain
• UV Index: 3 (Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure)
• Wind: Gentle breeze at 9 mph
• Sunrise: 7:32 AM, Sunset: 5:59 PM

Thursday, October 31

• High: 79°F, Low: 61°F (60% humidity)
• Weather: Partly cloudy, 7% chance of rain
• UV Index: 3 (Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure)
• Wind: Gentle breeze at 10 mph
• Sunrise: 7:33 AM, Sunset: 5:58 PM

Friday, November 1

• High: 66°F, Low: 38°F (56% humidity)
• Weather: Mostly sunny, 24% chance of rain
• UV Index: 3 (Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure)
• Wind: Moderate breeze at 14 mph
• Sunrise: 7:35 AM, Sunset: 5:56 PM

Saturday, November 2

• High: 52°F, Low: 33°F (53% humidity)
• Weather: Partly cloudy, 4% chance of rain
• UV Index: 3 (Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure)
• Wind: Light breeze at 7 mph
• Sunrise: 7:36 AM, Sunset: 5:55 PM

Sunday, November 3

• High: 58°F, Low: 45°F (52% humidity)
• Weather: Partly cloudy, 9% chance of rain
• UV Index: 3 (Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure)
• Wind: Light breeze at 6 mph
• Sunrise: 6:37 AM, Sunset: 4:54 PM

Monday, November 4

• High: 59°F, Low: 50°F (73% humidity)
• Weather: AM Showers, 44% chance of rain
• UV Index: 2 (Low risk of harm from sun exposure)
• Wind: Light breeze at 7 mph
• Sunrise: 6:38 AM, Sunset: 4:53 PM