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Moosic, Pennsylvania Weather

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Moosic weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Moosic, PA
Saturday, July 4 at 8:37 AM
78
°
Clear
Feels like
84°
Humidity
77%
Wind
5 mph
Sunrise
1:34 AM
Sunset
4:39 PM
Moosic, PA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastMoosic, PA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 69 to 96 degrees Fahrenheit with a 34% chance of precipitation at 11 PM.
L 69°H 96°
Moosic, PA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Overcast
    34%
    —
    96°71°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Heavy Rain
    88%
    0.68″
    90°69°-6°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Heavy Drizzle
    88%
    0.21″
    71°61°-19°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    50%
    —
    74°59°+3°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Foggy
    15%
    —
    83°56°+9°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Drizzle
    38%
    —
    85°62°+2°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    46%
    —
    82°66°-3°
Moosic, PA
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°60°83°105°6a12p6p12anow 76°high 96°low 69°PRECIP %
Moosic, PA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SW
218° · veering 5°
Direction
SW
218°
Sustained
5
mph
Gust
11
mph
Peak 24h
20
avg 5
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 · pk 20 @ 6:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 235SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 5° from the sw.
Moosic, PA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
981.6
+0.7 mb in 3h · rising · 28.99 inHg
Now
981.6
mb
3h
+0.7
mb
12h
-0.4
mb
24h
-3.1
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 980–984
975980985990-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW984.4980.3981.0
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Moosic, PA
Air quality
45
AQI
Good
→+4 in 6h▲Peak ~55 @ 7 PM

AQI 45 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±4 points). Ozone at AQI 44 now. With UV 4.7 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 27 around 1 PM.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion during the projected peak around 7 PM.

PM 2.5Good
6.8μg/m³
PM 10Good
7μg/m³
NO₂Good
2μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERModerate
93μg/m³
UV IndexLow
1.4

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 44 now. With UV 4.7 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 27 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 44
UV peak
4.7 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 27

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 6.8 µg/m³ (AQI 38) with a 0.93 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.93
Wind
light
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Moosic, PA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
39.8mi
UNLIMITED
112 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
12:37 UTC · Moosic, PA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
12:37 UTC · Moosic, PA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Moosic, PA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Moosic, PA
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Moosic, PA
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:02 AM
Sunrise
1:34 AM
Daylight
15h 05m
Sunset
4:39 PM
Civil dusk
9:14 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Moosic, PA
The moon
Waning Gibbous
81% illuminated
Moonrise
10:58 PM
Moonset
10:05 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Moosic, PA
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Moosic at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 8°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 24 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP code: 18507

16-Day Forecast — Moosic

  1. Sat95°71°34%
  2. Sun90°69°88%
  3. Mon71°61°88%
  4. Tue74°59°50%
  5. Wed83°56°15%
  6. Thu85°62°38%
  7. Fri82°66°46%
  8. Sat86°66°26%
  9. Sun69°63°30%
  10. Mon68°62°21%
  11. Tue79°62°24%
  12. Wed86°62°27%
  13. Thu93°68°27%
  14. Fri91°70°39%
  15. Sat82°68°40%
  16. Sun86°63°39%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Moosic

SPC has placed Moosic in the Slight Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYSLGTSlight Risk
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Scattered severe storms possible. A few tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts possible.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins return.December 26–31: The year turns in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

Annual cicada buzz begins, peaking in the heat of the day.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

July is Moosic's warmest stretch (~74°F) and January its coldest (~28°F); precipitation crests in September at 4.2 inches and ebbs in February to 2.1 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January28°2.6″6
February30°2.1″6
March38°2.8″7
April50°3.3″7
May61°3.3″8
June69°3.8″8
July74°3.6″7
August72°3.9″7
September65°4.2″6
October53°3.7″6
November43°2.9″6
December33°2.8″6

Regional context

Moosic swings from 28°F in January to 74°F in July (46°F) per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals; precipitation in Moosic runs about 38.7 inches on roughly 80 measurable days.

Precipitation in Moosic runs summer-dominant: September averages 4.2 inches across 6.4 days of warm-season storms, while February drops to 2.1 inches over 5.5 rainy days of drier cool air. That summer-storm rhythm groups Moosic with places like Old Forge, PA, Avoca, PA and Taylor, PA.

Once Moosic passes mid-April, overnight freezes fade and kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips can be sown. Heat-demanding starts go out a fortnight on in Moosic, after the soil warms and cold snaps clear. Frost returns to Moosic near mid-November, ending the tender-crop season. Moosic's low ground holds frost later into spring than Moosic's benches, which run 3-5 days ahead.

Similar climates: Old Forge, PA, Avoca, PA, Taylor, PA, Dupont, PA, Scranton, PA.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Moosic?
In Moosic, expect the last spring frost near mid-April; Moosic's first autumn frost comes around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Moosic?
Rainfall in Moosic peaks in September near 4.2 inches, out of about 39 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Moosic?
Moosic peaks in July, when the mean runs near 74°F.
What is the coldest month in Moosic?
January is Moosic's coldest month, averaging about 28°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Moosic?
In Moosic, sow peas and hardy greens around mid-April; Moosic's tomatoes and peppers wait two weeks more.
How many rainy days does Moosic get?
Moosic records around 80 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Moosic?
Because Moosic bottoms near 28°F in January, that winter low sets Moosic's USDA zone — verify by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Moosic?
Moosic's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Moosic?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Moosic in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Moosic?
Current conditions for Moosic and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Moosic forecast updated?
The Moosic forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Moosic?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Moosic are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Moosic?
The next few days in Moosic's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Set in a warm-summer humid continental zone, Moosic, Pennsylvania swings from 28°F in the heart of winter to 74°F at midsummer — a 46°F arc.

Rain and snow bring Moosic roughly 39 inches a year across approximately 80 measurable-precipitation days.

Moosic's 46°F range, set by its 41.4°N position, drives frost timing and what thrives in Moosic.

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ZIP codes in Moosic

  • 18641
  • 18507
  • 18501
  • 18502

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.