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Things to Do in Philadelphia County

Top things to do in Philadelphia County: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

🌙 65°F now🕔 11:18 PM local📅 Best: June, July, September and October👥 1.6 million

Things to do in Philadelphia County

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Philadelphia County.

Map of Philadelphia County

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

Weather in Philadelphia County right now

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65°F
Clear · feels like 68°F
Humidity87%
Wind4 mph SSW
Gusts9 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover4%
Pressure1015 hPa
VisibilityGood · 11 mi
Air quality72 · Moderate
Sunrise6:56 AM
Sunset6:44 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 85%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:18 PM, Sep 30 local time.

Best time to visit Philadelphia County

Go in June, July, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★★☆
August★★★★☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

Summary

Philadelphia County is a county in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 1.6 million.

Right now it is 65°F (19°C) in Philadelphia County with clear. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 62°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Philadelphia County is June, July, 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 88°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 September. The forecast high of 74°F is 3.6°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Philadelphia County today at 9.9/10. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Philadelphia County?

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

What is the weather like in Philadelphia County right now?

It is currently 65°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 87% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Philadelphia County?

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

What time zone is Philadelphia County in?

Philadelphia County observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 11:18 PM.

How many people live in Philadelphia County?

Philadelphia County has a population of approximately 1.6 million.

What is the nearest airport to Philadelphia County?

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 County?

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

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - 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 September 30, 2026 at 11:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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