Weather on February 29
Philadelphia, PA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
February 29th in Philadelphia, PA typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 49°F and lows near 31°F. Over 13 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1972 (56°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (19°F) — a 37°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 8% of February 29th dates historically, with the wettest February 29th recording 2.87" of rain.
Planning for February 29th in Philadelphia, PA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 42° | 28° | 35° | — | — |
| 2016 | 51° | 33° | 42° | — | — |
| 2012 | 45° | 42° | 43° | 2.87" | — |
| 2008 | 40° | 22° | 31° | — | — |
| 2004 | 63° | 39° | 51° | — | — |
| 2000 | 59° | 38° | 48° | — | — |
| 1996 | 35° | 25° | 30° | — | — |
| 1992 | 55° | 23° | 39° | — | — |
| 1988 | 50° | 30° | 40° | — | — |
| 1984 | 40° | 27° | 33° | — | — |
| 1980coldest | 25° | 14° | 19° | — | — |
| 1976 | 68° | 38° | 53° | — | — |
| 1972warmest | 68° | 45° | 56° | — | — |
Philadelphia, PA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Philadelphia, PA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Philadelphia, PA Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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