Philadelphia Weather Forecast
Philadelphia weather: 69°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Philadelphia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 68° | 15% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 79° / 69° | 26% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 66° | 2% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 65° | 0% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 69° | 8% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 91° / 71° | 48% · 2,1 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 86° / 71° | 48% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 68° | 20% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 67° | 17% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 67° | 18% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 91° / 71° | 20% · 1,3 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 69° | 20% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 68° | 26% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 67° | 29% | 6 mph | 6 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 84°F against a August normal of 84°F - right on average.
The next 7 days carry about 3.1 times a normal week's rain for August (2,5 in against 0,8 in).
What this means for Philadelphia
Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 76°F is 8.1°F below the 84°F typical for this month.
A 15% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 80°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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?
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 69°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 92% and wind is 1 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 1:36 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 August 22, 2026 at 1:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
