Plains, PA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Plains, a community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Today
73°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 2 mph.
7-day forecast for Plains
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 73°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 mph N | 0% |
| Tonight | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain | 2 to 8 mph SE | 80% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Rain | 3 to 9 mph S | 95% |
| Sunday Night | 51°F | Rain then Chance Rain Showers | 3 to 8 mph NW | 88% |
| Monday | 68°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 8 mph N | 4% |
| Monday Night | 47°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph NE | 34% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 6 mph E | 34% |
| Tuesday Night | 45°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 8 mph E | 25% |
| Wednesday | 62°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 8 mph E | 22% |
| Wednesday Night | 46°F | Chance Rain Showers | 8 mph E | 35% |
| Thursday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 8 mph NE | 35% |
| Thursday Night | 46°F | Chance Rain Showers | 6 mph NE | 32% |
| Friday | 66°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 8 mph N | 23% |
| Friday Night | 47°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 8 mph N | 24% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Plains (41.276, -75.852). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Plains
Last spring frost
Apr 23
First fall frost
Oct 20
Growing season
178 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Plains: nearby ZIP 18705 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Pennsylvania frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap, Pa (7.4 mi from Plains). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.