Philadelphia Weather Forecast
Philadelphia weather: 74°F, mainly clear. 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.
13 dry days, 10 days above 90°F and humidity at 61%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Clear air overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Philadelphia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
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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 74°F (23°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 4 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 8:38 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 25, 2026 at 8:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
