Shickshinny
in Luzerne County of Pennsylvania, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.153 and -76.150 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 9' 11" and W -76° 9' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:53 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:42 am and 4:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Shickshinny

Shickshinny in Luzerne County (Pennsylvania) with it's 827 habitants is located in United States about 163 mi (or 262 km) north of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shickshinny is now 09:53 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 13 airports close to Shickshinny, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 41 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Independence Hall in a distance of 108 mi (or 173 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bloomsburg, Tunkhannock, Laporte, Pottsville and Danville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 34% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Tuesday, 5th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Conyngham Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Conyngham Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,453 at the 2010 census.

Located at 41.1333, -76.1331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Townships in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Salem Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Salem Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,254 at the 2010 census.

Located at 41.1333, -76.1664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Townships in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Shickshinny, Pennsylvania

Shickshinny is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 838 at the 2010 census. According to the book Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania by Dr. George P. Donehoo, the community's name likely means "Fine Stream" in a local Native American language. However, according to the Shickshinny Historical Society the name Shickshinny means "Five Mountains" in a Native American language.

Located at 41.1542, -76.1511 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places on the Susquehanna River, Populated places established in 1782, Boroughs in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Koonsville, Pennsylvania

Koonsville was formerly a town, and is currently a small section of Union Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is approximately one mile outside of Shickshinny along Route 239 and McKendree Road. Its elevation is approximately 616 feet (188 m). It was formerly known as Arch Bridge, named for the stone bridge crossing Shickshinny Creek. It served as a logging community until the Battle of Wyoming in 1778, when most of the white settlers fled their homes, fearing Iroquois raids.

Located at 41.1692, -76.1608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania

Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania

Mocanaqua is a census-designated place (CDP) in Conyngham Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 646 at the 2010 census.

Located at 41.1411, -76.1386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Census-designated places in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

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