What’s the climate like in Philadelphia?
The current climate of Philadelphia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Philadelphia in recent years was 37°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in January 2014.
On average, Philadelphia gets 1222 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 42 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Philadelphia?
The best time to visit Philadelphia for sunny weather is April through July, September and October. 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.
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) | 6 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 106 | 89 | 85 | 87 | 86 | 101 | 114 | 172 | 97 | 112 | 71 | 102 |
| Snow (cm) | 14 | 16 | 9,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 2,7 |
| UV Index | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1222 mm per year, averaging 102 mm per month
- Snowfall: 42 cm per year
- Driest months: 71 mm in November, 85 mm in March and 86 mm in May
- Wettest months: 172 mm in August, 114 mm in July and 112 mm in October
*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, Pennsylvania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Philadelphia
This graph shows how much precipitation Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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.
Average Snowfall per Month in Philadelphia
This graph shows how much snow Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Philadelphia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Philadelphia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Philadelphia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Philadelphia
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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.
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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.
