Philadelphia, PA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Philadelphia weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Philadelphia.
This week in Philadelphia
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Philadelphia
What is the weather usually like in Philadelphia?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 50.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,288 mm
- 16.1 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Philadelphia: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PHILA FRANKLIN INST, PA US (USC00366886), adjusted for the elevation of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Philadelphia through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 50.7 inches (1,288 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Philadelphia is May–June and September–October. At 39 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Philadelphia
What is the hottest month in Philadelphia?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Philadelphia?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Philadelphia?
About 50.7 inches (1,288 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Philadelphia?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Philadelphia have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Philadelphia in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 41°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Philadelphia?
Around 6:44 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Philadelphia weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Philadelphia.
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