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Mid-Atlantic Weather Nov 5-6: Rain Returns Thursday, 80% Chance Friday
Philadelphia, PA – Residents across southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can expect another stretch of unusually warm November weather before increasing rain chances Thursday afternoon a
By Marcus Hale · 2026-11-03T11:08:15.899Z
Philadelphia, PA – Residents across southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can expect another stretch of unusually warm November weather before increasing rain chances Thursday afternoon and Friday bring a wetter end to the workweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, dry conditions will continue through Wednesday, with temperatures running approximately 10 to 15 degrees above seasonal averages before the next weather system approaches.
Temperatures Climb Into the 70s Before Rain Arrives Wednesday is expected to be one of the warmest days of the week across the region.
Philadelphia, Trenton and Reading are forecast to reach 74 degrees, while Wilmington could climb to 74 degrees and Dover to 74 degrees.
Georgetown, Delaware, may reach 76 degrees, with Atlantic City, New Jersey, approaching 69 degrees.
Rain chances begin increasing Thursday afternoon, particularly across portions of Pennsylvania, before expanding across the region Friday.
The National Weather Service forecast shows precipitation probabilities reaching 70% to 80% Friday in several communities, including Philadelphia, Trenton, Atlantic City, Wilmington and Dover.
Some locations could experience rain into Friday evening as the unsettled pattern continues.
Cooler Temperatures Expected This Weekend Temperatures will begin trending downward as the week progresses.
Philadelphia's forecast high drops from 74 degrees Wednesday to 69 degrees Friday, followed by 66 degrees Saturday and 62 degrees Sunday.
Trenton could see a similar decline, with highs falling from 74 degrees Wednesday to 62 degrees Sunday.
Although rain chances generally decrease over the weekend, forecasters indicate some unsettled conditions may linger.
Residents planning outdoor activities or weekend travel should monitor updated forecasts as the timing and coverage of rainfall become clearer.