Philadelphia Weather Forecast
Philadelphia weather: 64°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Philadelphia
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 35 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,2 in, 0,4 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Philadelphia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 63° | 7% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light rain | 86° / 62° | 37% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 60° | 37% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 59° | 46% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 55° | 38% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 62° / 45° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 66° / 49° | 1% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 53° | 2% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 53° | 3% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 54° | 3% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 59° | 14% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 58° | 32% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌥️ Fog | 63° / 50° | 11% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 44° | 14% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 59° | 13% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 12% | -- | — |
What this means for Philadelphia
Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 78°F is 8.8°F above the 69°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
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.
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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 64°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
June, July, 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 8:11 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 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 October 1, 2026 at 8:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
