City in Pennsylvania

Airports in Philadelphia

Airports near Philadelphia with IATA codes, distances and onward travel notes.

🌦️ 74°F now🕔 11:16 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August, September and October👥 1.6 million

Airports near Philadelphia

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Philadelphia International AirportPHL7 miPhiladelphia
Newark Liberty International AirportEWR73 miNew Jersey
John F. Kennedy International AirportJFK87 miNew York City
LaGuardia AirportLGA89 miNew York City
Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportDCA126 miWashington, D.C.
Washington Dulles International AirportIAD140 miVirginia
Boston Logan International AirportBOS273 miBoston

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Coordinates: 39°57′9.4″N 75°9′54.7″W (39.9526, -75.1652)

Summary

Philadelphia is a city in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is known for Liberty Bell and cheesesteaks. It has a population of about 1.6 million.

Right now it is 74°F (23°C) in Philadelphia with light rain. It feels like 82°F. Today runs from 71°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 39%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Philadelphia is June, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 25°F.

The closest major airport is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty, Hudson River and Empire State Building.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 80°F is 4.7°F below the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Philadelphia today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Philadelphia

TypeCity
StatePennsylvania
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates39°57′9.4″N 75°9′54.7″W (39.9526, -75.1652)
Population1.570.000
Known forLiberty Bell and cheesesteaks
Local time11:16 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August, September and October
ClimateContinental

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is a city in Pennsylvania. Its coordinates are 39.9526, -75.1652. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Philadelphia right now?

It is currently 74°F (23°C) with light rain. Humidity is 96% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?

June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Philadelphia, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Philadelphia in?

Philadelphia observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 11:16 AM.

How many people live in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia has a population of approximately 1.6 million.

What is the nearest airport to Philadelphia?

The closest airports are Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 7 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 73 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 87 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Philadelphia?

Popular options include Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty, Hudson River, Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park.

What places are in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia covers 2 places in this atlas, including Philadelphia International Airport and ZIP Code 19103.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 5, 2026 at 11:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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