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Weather on September 16

Philadelphia, PA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
61°F
Warmest
1998
84°F avg
Coldest
2011
58°F avg

About This Date

September 16th in Philadelphia, PA typically brings pleasant fall weather, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 61°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest September 16th was in 1998 (84°F average), while the coldest was 2011 (58°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 16% of September 16th dates historically, with the wettest September 16th recording 14.17" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for September 16th in Philadelphia, PA? Great weather for outdoor activities.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202582°65°73°
202482°62°72°
202377°56°66°
202278°57°68°
202191°71°81°0.71"
202068°54°61°
201985°68°76°
201879°66°72°
201787°66°77°
201679°61°70°
201585°64°74°
201471°53°62°0.58"
201374°61°67°0.08"
201276°61°68°
2011coldest66°50°58°
201078°61°69°
200966°60°63°
200873°50°62°
200768°51°60°
200676°64°70°0.03"
200594°75°84°0.05"
200477°66°72°
200380°64°72°
200285°74°79°
200176°52°64°
200067°53°60°
199970°59°64°14.17"
1998warmest92°76°84°1.65"
199784°64°74°
199672°61°66°
199572°62°67°
199480°68°74°
199371°59°65°0.25"
199282°63°72°
199192°72°82°
199071°56°63°
198969°62°66°
198873°53°63°
198783°68°75°
198672°52°62°
198581°58°69°
198469°50°60°
198375°58°66°
198282°65°73°
198165°59°62°
198072°60°66°
197974°55°64°
197883°63°73°
197773°61°67°
197672°68°70°1.42"
197571°56°63°
197474°63°68°
197381°63°72°
197283°61°72°
197187°70°78°
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.

20°40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND
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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

Philadelphia, PA has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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

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