Climate of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Point-value climate at Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, United States of America). Population approximately 5,492,000.
Located in Pennsylvania, United States of America, Philadelphia has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 5,492,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 0.1°C / 32.2°F in January to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in July, with rainfall varying from 71 mm / 2.8 in (February) to 113 mm / 4.4 in (July) — about 1121 mm / 44.1 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Philadelphia's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.1°C32.2°F | 89 mm3.5″ | Snowy |
| February | 1.4°C34.5°F | 71 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
| March | 6.1°C43°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| April | 11.7°C53.1°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| May | 17.7°C63.9°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| June | 22.6°C72.7°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| July | 25.2°C77.4°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| August | 24.4°C75.9°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| September | 20.4°C68.7°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| October | 14°C57.2°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| November | 8.3°C46.9°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| December | 2.9°C37.2°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
Philadelphia does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Philadelphia's warmest month is July at an average of 25.2°C / 77.4°F, and its driest month is February with about 71 mm / 2.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Philadelphia?
Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.1°C / 32.2°F in January to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1121 mm / 44.1 in, with the wettest month being July (113 mm / 4.4 in) and the driest February (71 mm / 2.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Philadelphia in July?
The average temperature in Philadelphia in July is 25.2°C / 77.4°F, with rainfall of about 113 mm / 4.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Philadelphia?
The driest month in Philadelphia is February, with about 71 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 1.4°C / 34.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Philadelphia?
The wettest month in Philadelphia is July, with approximately 113 mm / 4.4 in of average monthly rainfall.