Philadelphia, Pa. – Clear skies and comfortable temperatures will carry the Philadelphia area through midweek, but rain is expected to return by Thursday night and continue into Friday. Highs will stay in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees, with calm winds and low humidity making for pleasant daytime conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday and Wednesday will bring mostly sunny skies across southeastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey, and northern Delaware, with overnight lows dipping into the upper 50s and low 60s. By Thursday, humidity will creep upward as clouds increase, setting the stage for scattered showers Thursday night into Friday.
Philadelphia International Airport is forecast to hit 78 on Tuesday and 80 by Wednesday, while nearby Wilmington, Camden, and Trenton see similar highs under dry skies. South Jersey beaches, including Atlantic City and Cape May, can expect sunshine and highs in the mid-70s through midweek.
The best chance for rain arrives late Thursday and lingers into Friday, with the potential for heavier downpours northwest of I-95. Commuters should prepare for slower drives Friday morning as wet roads and spotty showers spread through the region.
Five Day Forecast for Philadelphia, Pa.:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 78, low 58
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 80, low 61
- Thursday: Mostly sunny early, showers late, high 83, low 65
- Friday: Showers likely, high 83, low 66
- Saturday: Partly sunny with a shower chance, high 84, low 61
