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Retirement Living In Northeast Pennsylvania


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Area Description

Rich in quality of life, history and natural beauty, Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) offers a variety of entertainment and activities from A to Z for all who seek to experience life.

Includes Cities/Towns: Bear Creek, Benton, Cambra, Dallas, Glen Lyon, Harveys Lake, Hunlock Creek, Huntington Mills, Lehman, Nanticoke, Noxen, Pittston, Shickshinny, Stillwater, Sweet Valley, Wapwallopen, Wilkes Barre, Wyoming.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Wilkes-Barre, PA, continues to revitalize the downtown with restaurants, pubs and a new urban park. The River Common offers 12 miles of trails for bikers, joggers, walkers and roller bladers along the Susquehanna River. It is not uncommon to see kayakers paddling by the city. The River Common is host to many local events including Riverfest in June when 100’s of kayakers adorn the banks of Nesbitt Park.Triple A affiliate of the New York Yankees plays here.

AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins plays here. Enjoy white water rafting, local wineries,
Campgrounds for tent and RV. Beach area is incorporated to lake front and state park areas.

Several ski areas include tubing and mogul runs.
There is also an indoor water park to enjoy.

Cultural Activities
Walking tours, haunted Wilkes-Barre tour, Houdini Museum in Scranton, constant cultural activity associated with one of the 5 major colleges/universities of the region (Penn State University Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University, King's College, Misericordia University, Luzerne County Community College)

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Northeast Pennsylvania?

For those of you that retire in Northeast Pennsylvania, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 20's and highs in the mid 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 10's. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume a few days of snow with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Northeast Pennsylvania such as a movie, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Northeast Pennsylvania!

Summertime in Northeast Pennsylvania is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in Northeast Pennsylvania, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  16 F°  25 F°  34 F°
 Feb  18 F°  27 F°  37 F°
 Mar  25 F°  36 F°  46 F°
 Apr  36 F°  47 F°  59 F°
 May  46 F°  57 F°  69 F°
 Jun  55 F°  66 F°  77 F°
 Jul  59 F°  70 F°  81 F°
 Aug  58 F°  69 F°  80 F°
 Sep  50 F°  61 F°  72 F°
 Oct  39 F°  50 F°  61 F°
 Nov  31 F°  40 F°  50 F°
 Dec  21 F°  30 F°  38 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  29  3
 Feb  0  26  1
 Mar  0  23  0
 Apr  0  10  0
 May  0  1  0
 Jun  1  0  0
 Jul  3  0  0
 Aug  2  0  0
 Sep  0  0  0
 Oct  0  7  0
 Nov  0  17  0
 Dec  0  27  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  11  17 %
 Feb  2 "  9  18 %
 Mar  3 "  10  24 %
 Apr  4 "  11  34 %
 May  4 "  12  45 %
 Jun  5 "  12  56 %
 Jul  4 "  11  60 %
 Aug  4 "  11  60 %
 Sep  4 "  10  53 %
 Oct  4 "  10  41 %
 Nov  4 "  10  32 %
 Dec  3 "  10  22 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  13 "  18  7
 Feb  9 "  15  5
 Mar  7 "  7  3
 Apr  2 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  2 "  2  1
 Dec  6 "  8  4


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