Weather in Philadelphia Today

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Current temperature in Philadelphia: 22°C (72°F). Overcast. Today's high 30°C (86°F), low 21°C (70°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
22°
Overcast
RealFeel® 25°C
82%Humid
Rain probability: 17%
High30°
Low21°
4km/hNNWWind fromNorth-North-West↓↙· Max 12
Light Breeze · Gusts 24 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
Sunrise ·
Sunset ·

Today's Daylight Forecast

Overcast
Fri, Sep 116:30 AMNight
12h 38m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:37 AMDawn 6:07 AM
Until sunrise6mNoon 12:56 PMTotal 12h 38m
Sunset7:15 PMDusk 7:45 PM
NowOvercast+22°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
✅ Good for OutdoorsAQI 23 · Good

Air quality and UV are both favourable great conditions for a walk, run, or outdoor activity.

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
4 km/h
NNW · Light Breeze · Max 12 km/h
Humidity
82 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
6
High
Visibility
10 km
Excellent
Pressure
1010 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
19°C
Somewhat humid

Today vs Normal

30°C+4° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 26°C.

16 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-28: 29°C29°2026-08-29: 26°C26°2026-08-30: 29°C29°2026-08-31: 27°C27°2026-09-01: 32°C32°2026-09-02: 24°C24°2026-09-03: 31°C31°2026-09-04: 30°C30°2026-09-05: 27°C27°2026-09-06: 26°C26°2026-09-07: 27°C27°2026-09-08: 28°C28°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

✅ Good for Outdoors

UV index is 6 today — moderate. Sunscreen is worth using for extended time outside, but no special precautions are needed for short trips.

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity at most points during the day today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Philadelphia?

The hottest month in Philadelphia is typically July, with daytime highs averaging around 31.1°C (88°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 21.4°C (71°F).

What is the coldest month in Philadelphia?

The coldest month in Philadelphia is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around -2.7°C (27°F) and daytime highs near 5.3°C (42°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Freezing overnight temperatures are common during this month, so plan for icy conditions in the early morning.

Does Philadelphia have a rainy season?

Philadelphia doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. July is the wettest month on average (about 124 mm), while November is the driest (about 79 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Philadelphia?

The best time to visit Philadelphia is typically September to October, when daytime highs average a comfortable 23.1°C (74°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 101 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Philadelphia's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Philadelphia's air quality index (AQI) is 23, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.