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What’s the climate like in Philadelphia?

The current climate of Philadelphia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 15°C. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Philadelphia in recent years was 40°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in February 2021.

On average, Philadelphia gets 1736 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 4,3 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.

The hurricane season in Philadelphia runs from June to November.

Best time to visit Philadelphia?

The best time to visit Philadelphia for sunny weather is May and August through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Philadelphia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Philadelphia

The climate table of Philadelphia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 15 17 22 25 29 32 33 33 31 27 20 18
Temp. min (°C) 3 5 9 12 17 21 23 23 20 14 7 7
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Precipitation (mm) 147 176 214 230 108 152 186 105 82 78 100 158
Snow (cm) 2,9 0,9 0,3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,2
UV Index 5 5 6 8 8 8 8 8 7 6 4 4

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 26°C
  • Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
  • Lowest temperature: 15°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 1736 mm per year, averaging 145 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 4,3 cm per year
  • Driest months: 78 mm in October, 82 mm in September and 100 mm in November
  • Wettest months: 230 mm in April, 214 mm in March and 186 mm in July

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

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Average Temperature per Month in Philadelphia

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Philadelphia, Mississippi,

Average Precipitation per Month in Philadelphia

This graph shows how much precipitation Philadelphia, Mississippi, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Philadelphia, Mississippi,

Average Snowfall per Month in Philadelphia

This graph shows how much snow Philadelphia, Mississippi, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Philadelphia, Mississippi,

Average UV Index per Month in Philadelphia

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Philadelphia, Mississippi,

Yearly Temperature in Philadelphia

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Philadelphia, Mississippi,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Philadelphia

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Philadelphia, Mississippi, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Philadelphia, Mississippi,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Philadelphia

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Philadelphia, Mississippi, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Philadelphia, Mississippi,

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Average Weather in Philadelphia by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Philadelphia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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