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Philadelphia County Weather Forecast

Philadelphia County weather: 67°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 67°F now🕔 6:16 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August, September and October👥 1.6 million

Will it rain in Philadelphia County?

Possibly - there is a 49% chance in Philadelphia County today.

A 49% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.

Over the next 7 days, about 0,1 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun, Thu and Fri.

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 9% of a normal August week (0,1 in against 0,8 in).

16-day forecast for Philadelphia County

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Aug 23🌦️ Light drizzle83° / 66°49% · 0,0 in10 mph7
Mon, Aug 24🌤️ Mainly clear80° / 61°4%10 mph7
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast81° / 60°2%9 mph7
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast85° / 65°2%8 mph7
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Drizzle86° / 71°54% · 0,0 in13 mph5
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light drizzle89° / 70°51% · 0,0 in9 mph7
Sat, Aug 29⛅ Partly cloudy89° / 72°8%9 mph7
Sun, Aug 30⛈️ Thunderstorm81° / 71°26% · 0,7 in6 mph5
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Drizzle80° / 70°15% · 0,2 in8 mph5
Tue, Sep 1🌤️ Mainly clear80° / 65°23%9 mph6
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light rain73° / 59°27% · 0,4 in10 mph4
Thu, Sep 3🌧️ Showers75° / 56°24% · 0,8 in15 mph5
Fri, Sep 4⛅ Partly cloudy78° / 61°22%10 mph6
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Light drizzle83° / 65°23% · 0,0 in6 mph6
Sun, Sep 6⛈️ Thunderstorm78° / 65°17% · 1,1 in11 mph3
Mon, Sep 7🌦️ Drizzle79° / 63°23% · 0,1 in8 mph5

What this means for Philadelphia County

Compared with normal

Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 49% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 80°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 67°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 83% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Philadelphia County?

June, July, August, 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 6:16 AM.

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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 24, 2026 at 6:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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