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Philadelphia, PA Weather on July 13

Philadelphia sweltered at 97°F on this July date in 1997

July 13 in Philadelphia typically brings hot summer conditions, with average highs near 87°F and lows around 71°F. The record high of 97°F set in 1997 stands as an exceptional heat benchmark for this date across 54 years of documented weather data. The record low of 59°F in 1990 demonstrates the surprisingly cool extremes possible even in mid-July.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
87°F
Avg Low
71°F
Record High
97°F
1997
Record Low
59°F
1990
Philadelphia, PA on July 13 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on July 13

Planning for July 13th in Philadelphia, PA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest July 13 ever in Philadelphia?

The warmest July 13 in Philadelphia, PA reached 97°F in 1997. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 87°F.

What was the coldest July 13 ever in Philadelphia?

The coldest July 13 in Philadelphia, PA dropped to 59°F in 1990. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 71°F.

What is the average temperature on July 13 in Philadelphia?

On July 13, Philadelphia averages a high of 87°F and a low of 71°F based on 54 years of NOAA weather observations from PHILADELPHIA WSFO.

How many years of weather data are available for July 13 in Philadelphia?

We have 54 years of weather records for July 13 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.

July 13 Weather History in Philadelphia

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202593°F75°F0"--
202482°F75°F----
202393°F76°F0"--
202293°F72°F0"--
202195°F75°F4.34"--
202092°F73°F----
201887°F70°F0.23"--
201792°F79°F0"--
201689°F73°F0"--
201589°F74°F0"--
201490°F72°F0"--
201378°F70°F3"--
201291°F74°F0"--
201188°F67°F0"--
201092°F72°F6.17"--
200984°F64°F0"--
200890°F69°F0.56"--
200782°F71°F0"--
200696°F72°F0"--
200590°F72°F0"--
200479°F70°F----
200389°F71°F0"--
200288°F69°F0.33"--
200182°F63°F0"--
200087°F68°F0"--
199983°F65°F0"--
199889°F71°F0"--
199797°F73°F0"--
199679°F69°F4.67"--
199591°F71°F0"--
199490°F72°F0"--
199393°F77°F----
199289°F73°F----
199185°F68°F----
199065°F59°F----
198973°F62°F----
198890°F72°F----
198792°F73°F----
198692°F69°F----
198590°F69°F----
198492°F75°F----
198392°F78°F----
198291°F73°F----
198192°F76°F----
198088°F65°F----
197993°F75°F----
197881°F65°F0"--
197792°F72°F0"--
197671°F66°F0"--
197574°F68°F6.25"--
197486°F65°F0"--
197384°F65°F0"--
197278°F70°F5.18"--
197181°F65°F----

Based on 54 years of data from NOAA station: PHILADELPHIA WSFO

How Has July 13 Changed?

The last decade has been 4.6°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.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 88°F / Low: 71°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 41°F / Low: 28°F
Jan
41°/ 28°
💧 9.3"
❄️ 2.0"
Feb
44°/ 30°
💧 8.4"
❄️ 2.4"
Mar
53°/ 37°
💧 10.9"
❄️ 1.7"
Apr
65°/ 47°
💧 9.4"
❄️ 1.5"
May
74°/ 56°
💧 9.1"
Jun
83°/ 65°
💧 11.6"
Jul
88°/ 71°
💧 12.0"
Aug
86°/ 70°
💧 13.4"
Sep
79°/ 62°
💧 13.2"
Oct
67°/ 51°
💧 10.7"
❄️ 0.4"
Nov
56°/ 42°
💧 9.8"
❄️ 2.0"
Dec
46°/ 33°
💧 10.4"
❄️ 1.8"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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