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Weather on August 28

Philadelphia, PA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
86°F
Avg Low
70°F
Warmest
1973
88°F avg
Coldest
1986
64°F avg

About This Date

August 28th in Philadelphia, PA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 70°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 28th was in 1973 (88°F average), while the coldest was 1986 (64°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 25% of August 28th dates historically, with the wettest August 28th recording 4.52" of rain. The last decade has been 1.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 28th in Philadelphia, PA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202578°60°69°
202493°74°83°
202388°70°79°
202292°74°83°
202195°75°85°0.69"
202094°75°84°
201978°67°72°
201893°78°86°
201778°61°69°
201692°74°83°
201581°63°72°
201491°70°80°
201391°76°83°0.05"
201288°72°80°2.03"
201176°60°68°0.03"
201081°62°71°
200975°69°72°1.04"
200881°69°75°
200785°69°77°
200683°72°77°0.03"
200587°75°81°
200493°74°83°
200390°72°81°
200276°63°69°3.15"
200191°73°82°0.15"
200081°68°74°
199989°70°79°
199887°75°81°
199779°66°72°1.02"
199683°68°75°2.77"
199589°70°79°
199491°70°80°1.19"
199395°75°85°
199286°70°78°
199189°72°80°
199091°73°82°
198984°68°76°
198884°73°79°
198771°63°67°
1986coldest72°56°64°
198583°68°75°
198484°71°78°
198384°73°79°
198275°57°66°
198185°69°77°
198094°76°85°
197986°70°78°
197882°68°75°4.52"
197787°70°78°
197687°73°80°
197585°69°77°
197489°75°82°0.05"
1973warmest98°78°88°
197283°72°77°0.08"
197181°66°73°
55 years of data from PHILADELPHIA CITY

Philadelphia, PA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Philadelphia, PA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6.7"13.4"JFMAMJJASOND2.4"0"
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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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Best Time to Visit Philadelphia, PA

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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