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Weather on August 29

Philadelphia, PA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
69°F
Warmest
2018
88°F avg
Coldest
1982
61°F avg

About This Date

August 29th in Philadelphia, PA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 69°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 29th was in 2018 (88°F average), while the coldest was 1982 (61°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 16% of August 29th dates historically, with the wettest August 29th recording 4.78" of rain. The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 29th in Philadelphia, PA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202580°65°72°
202499°75°87°
202382°70°76°
202287°74°80°
202181°68°74°
202091°70°80°3.51"
201985°67°76°
2018warmest97°80°88°
201775°62°69°0.2"
201693°73°83°
201583°65°74°
201481°61°71°
201378°71°75°2.34"
201288°72°80°
201180°61°70°
201086°68°77°
200985°68°76°4.78"
200882°70°76°0.23"
200786°68°77°
200678°64°71°3.81"
200593°71°82°0.81"
200492°74°83°
200391°73°82°
200268°61°64°
200188°70°79°
200078°69°74°
199990°68°79°
199891°71°81°
199782°65°73°1.04"
199685°70°77°
199582°68°75°
199490°75°82°
199389°71°80°0.15"
199273°62°68°
199192°72°82°
199085°69°77°
198982°74°78°
198878°69°74°
198777°64°71°
198672°53°62°
198588°69°78°
198481°72°76°
198386°70°78°
1982coldest72°50°61°
198180°67°73°
198086°70°78°
197984°72°78°
197888°75°81°
197788°70°79°
197688°68°78°
197585°68°76°
197489°74°81°
197397°77°87°
197290°69°79°
197182°66°74°
55 years of data from PHILADELPHIA WSFO

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"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

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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