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Pennsylvania Weather: Rain Thursday, Nov. 5 for Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia residents can expect a warm start to the week before showers and possible thunderstorms arrive Thursday, November 5. Temperatures will climb into the 70s Tuesday and We
By Evan Cross · 2026-11-03T09:20:10.766Z
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia residents can expect a warm start to the week before showers and possible thunderstorms arrive Thursday, November 5. Temperatures will climb into the 70s Tuesday and Wednesday, but increasing rain chances could bring a wetter end to the workweek.
According to the National Weather Service, Philadelphia will reach a high near 72 degrees Tuesday, November 3, following areas of morning fog. Wednesday is expected to be even warmer, with sunshine and temperatures reaching approximately 74 degrees before clouds increase overnight.
Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Thursday The biggest weather change arrives Thursday as a developing system brings increasing chances of showers across the Philadelphia area.
Forecasters expect a 60% chance of precipitation Thursday, with thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. Temperatures will remain mild, reaching a high near 73 degrees.
Some thunderstorms could produce heavy rainfall, potentially creating wet road conditions during afternoon and evening travel.
Rain becomes more likely Thursday night, when precipitation chances increase to 70% and temperatures fall to around 61 degrees.
By Friday, November 6, Philadelphia will continue facing a 50% chance of rain, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 72 degrees.
Weekend Brings Cooler Temperatures Conditions should begin improving Saturday, November 7, as sunshine returns and temperatures reach approximately 68 degrees.
However, cooler air will become more noticeable overnight, with temperatures dropping to around 47 degrees.
Sunday, November 8, brings another mostly sunny day, although temperatures will only reach about 61 degrees.
By Sunday night, temperatures could fall to around 44 degrees, making for one of the cooler nights in the current forecast.
The shift from midweek warmth to cooler weekend conditions could be noticeable for residents planning outdoor activities, especially after several days of temperatures in the lower and middle 70s.
Full Philadelphia Weather Outlook: November 3–9, 2026 Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day: Areas of fog before 9 a.m., followed by mostly sunny skies. High near 72°F. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with patchy fog developing after midnight and a low near 51°F. Wednesday, November 4: Areas of fog before 9 a.m., then sunny skies with a high near 74°F. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 59°F. Thursday, November 5: Showers likely, with thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. Some thunderstorms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 73°F with a 60% chance of precipitation. Thursday night brings rain likely, a low near 61°F and a 70% rain chance. Friday, November 6: Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain and a high near 72°F. Friday night brings another 50% chance of rain, mainly before 1 a.m., with a low near 55°F. Saturday, November 7: Mostly sunny with a high near 68°F. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 47°F. Sunday, November 8: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high near 61°F. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 44°F. Monday, November 9: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of rain and a high near 59°F.