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Philadelphia, PA Weather on May 28
Philadelphia heats up on May 28: record high hit 93°F in 2018
May 28 in Philadelphia typically hovers near comfortable spring temperatures with an average high of 79°F and low of 60°F. However, the day has produced extreme swings across the city's 54-year weather record, with a scorching high of 93°F recorded in 2018 standing against a cool low of just 46°F in 1994. This 47-degree range between record extremes underscores how variable late May weather can be in the Philadelphia region.
What to Expect on May 28
Planning for May 28th in Philadelphia, PA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 28 ever in Philadelphia?
The warmest May 28 in Philadelphia, PA reached 93°F in 2018. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 79°F.
What was the coldest May 28 ever in Philadelphia?
The coldest May 28 in Philadelphia, PA dropped to 46°F in 1994. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 60°F.
What is the average temperature on May 28 in Philadelphia?
On May 28, Philadelphia averages a high of 79°F and a low of 60°F based on 54 years of NOAA weather observations from PHILADELPHIA WSFO.
How many years of weather data are available for May 28 in Philadelphia?
We have 54 years of weather records for May 28 in Philadelphia, PA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 28 Weather History in Philadelphia
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75°F | 53°F | -- | -- |
| 2024 | 77°F | 68°F | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 80°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 80°F | 65°F | 3.02" | -- |
| 2021 | 92°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 93°F | 57°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2017 | 75°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 91°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 89°F | 70°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2014 | 90°F | 65°F | 0.79" | -- |
| 2013 | 76°F | 62°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2012 | 86°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 87°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 83°F | 59°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2009 | 76°F | 57°F | 0.91" | -- |
| 2008 | 72°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 80°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 92°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 87°F | 61°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2004 | 83°F | 67°F | -- | -- |
| 2003 | 66°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 84°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 76°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 69°F | 55°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1999 | 87°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 87°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 57°F | 52°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1995 | 78°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 67°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 85°F | 61°F | -- | -- |
| 1992 | 70°F | 51°F | -- | -- |
| 1991 | 89°F | 73°F | -- | -- |
| 1990 | 78°F | 57°F | -- | -- |
| 1989 | 74°F | 54°F | -- | -- |
| 1988 | 83°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 1987 | 83°F | 59°F | -- | -- |
| 1986 | 85°F | 63°F | -- | -- |
| 1985 | 83°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 1984 | 70°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 1983 | 69°F | 54°F | -- | -- |
| 1982 | 64°F | 57°F | -- | -- |
| 1981 | 77°F | 65°F | -- | -- |
| 1980 | 77°F | 59°F | -- | -- |
| 1979 | 70°F | 56°F | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 78°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 79°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 82°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 69°F | 50°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1973 | 80°F | 54°F | -- | -- |
| 1972 | 79°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 68°F | 54°F | -- | -- |
Based on 54 years of data from NOAA station: PHILADELPHIA WSFO
How Has May 28 Changed?
The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Philadelphia, PA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.