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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Philadelphia in August

In an average August, Philadelphia sees a daily high around 84°F and a low around 69°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high84°F
Typical high range77°F to 91°F
Average low69°F
Typical low range61°F to 75°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

August records

The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.

High

Highest 103°F 2001-08-09
Lowest 64°F 2007-08-21

Low

Highest 82°F 2006-08-03
Lowest 46°F 1986-08-30

Feels-like

Highest 132°F 2001-08-10
Lowest 42°F 1982-08-29

Humidity

Highest 23.5 g/m³ 2016-08-13
Lowest 6.2 g/m³ 1982-08-29

Wind

Highest 25 mph 2011-08-28
Lowest 3 mph 2009-08-14

Gust

Highest 57 mph 2020-08-04
Lowest 8 mph 1996-08-06

Precip

Wettest 11.11 in 2011
Driest 1.50 in 2005

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