Chinchilla, Pennsylvania
Chinchilla is a community of 2,213 people in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Chinchilla
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bell Mountain, Silkman House and Waverly Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Chinchilla
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chinchilla
Chinchilla is a village and census-designated place in Scott and South Abington townships, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The CDP's population was 2,098 at the time of the 2010 United States Census. It was known as "Leach's Flats" until supposedly renamed by a female postmaster in the 1880 after her chinchilla-fur shawl. Chinchilla is located in the gorge of Leggetts Creek, which flows southward into the Lackawanna River on the north side of Scranton.
From the Wikipedia article Chinchilla, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks2
Silkman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house located in Pennsylvania, USA
Waverly Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes23
TGI Fridays
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
620 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Scranton
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Tully's Tenders
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken · 1.2 mi
820 Northern Boulevard, Clarks Summit
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Greek American Grill
Restaurant · 1.7 mi
540 Scranton Carbondale Highway
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
1028 Northern Boulevard, Clarks Summit
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
1251 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Scranton
04:00-21:00
11 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dickson City Scranton
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
914 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City
Churches and places of worship3
Clarks Green Assembly of God Church
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.7 mi
204 South Abington Road, Clarks Green
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
School · 2.3 mi
3201 Rockwell Avenue, Scranton
Healthcare1
Map of Chinchilla
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 2.6 in | 11.7 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.1 in | 10.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 2.8 in | 10.1 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.8 in | 7.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap 72513 (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lackawanna County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Clarks Green 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Blakely 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Dalton 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Scranton 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Dunmore 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Archbald 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Factoryville 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Carbondale 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Avoca 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Hughestown 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- One-room School Waverly Historic District Waverly PA Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Silkman House, Scranton, Stanley Jones, Public domain
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