Philadelphia County Weather Forecast
Philadelphia County weather: 51°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 51°F (10°C) in Philadelphia County with clear sky. It feels like 44°F. Today runs from 46°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - 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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 7.6°F below the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Philadelphia County today at 10/10. 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.
Active alerts for Philadelphia County
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Weather in Philadelphia County right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:33 PM, Oct 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Philadelphia County
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 61° / 46° | 0% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 40° | 0% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 65° / 48° | 0% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 49° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 55° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 53° | 1% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 2% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 53° | 2% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 57° | 3% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Rain | 62° / 59° | 25% · 1,3 in | 11 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 63° / 60° | 25% · 0,5 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 60° | 23% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Rain | 64° / 57° | 26% · 0,7 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌧️ Rain | 59° / 54° | 23% · 0,6 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 53° | 19% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 55° | 26% | 11 mph | 3 |
Climate in Philadelphia County month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 25° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 42° | 27° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 57° | 38° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 66° | 46° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 73° | 56° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 85° | 66° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 88° | 71° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 84° | 67° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 78° | 62° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 51° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 56° | 40° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 31° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Philadelphia County
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Air quality and pollen in Philadelphia County
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
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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 51°F (10°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 59% and wind is 8 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 12:33 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 23, 2026 at 12:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
