Weather on February 29
Philadelphia, PA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
31°F
Warmest
1972
56°F avg
Coldest
1980
19°F avg
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.
Cooling Trend
0.8°F per decade on this date
| 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° | — | — |
13 years of data from PHILADELPHIA WSFO