Weather radar Philadelphia
Real-time precipitation radar · Pennsylvania · United States
Philadelphia climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Philadelphia shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 5.6° | 7.7° | 13.7° | 18.7° | 23.4° | 28.5° | 31° | 29.4° | 26° | 20.5° | 13.7° | 8° |
| Avg low (°C) | -1.4° | -0.8° | 3.7° | 8.5° | 13.3° | 18.5° | 22.1° | 20.2° | 16.8° | 10.5° | 4.2° | 0.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 82 | 78 | 104 | 105 | 92 | 88 | 128 | 98 | 93 | 82 | 60 | 101 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Sunshine hours | 185 | 192 | 256 | 281 | 306 | 338 | 363 | 317 | 258 | 248 | 221 | 175 |
| Humidity | 63% | 62% | 57% | 57% | 63% | 64% | 70% | 69% | 70% | 68% | 62% | 66% |
Best time to visit Philadelphia
The best time to visit Philadelphia is typically June. In this month the average high is 28.5°C, precipitation is 88 mm and sunshine duration is 338 hours. The annual average high is 18.8°C, total annual precipitation is 1111 mm (120 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3140 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Philadelphia
How up to date is the weather radar for Philadelphia?
The weather radar for Philadelphia is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the US NEXRAD network. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Philadelphia?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Philadelphia: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Philadelphia?
The thunderstorm potential for Philadelphia is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Philadelphia.
What is the climate like in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has an annual average high of 18.8°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 31°C), the coldest January (avg low -1.4°C). The wettest month is July with 128 mm, the driest November with 60 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1111 mm (120 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3140 hours.
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