Weather in Philadelphia in October
In an average October, Philadelphia sees a daily high around 67°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 67°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 57°F to 77°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 61°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
95°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
39°F
2002-10-30
Low
Highest
74°F
2017-10-08
Lowest
27°F
1988-10-31
Feels-like
Highest
121°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
21°F
1992-10-20
Humidity
Highest
20.7 g/m³
2017-10-09
Lowest
3.1 g/m³
1985-10-29
Wind
Highest
31 mph
2012-10-29
Lowest
4 mph
2021-10-07
Gust
Highest
79 mph
2012-10-29
Lowest
8 mph
1989-10-29
Precip
Wettest
7.40 in
2022
Driest
0.22 in
2024
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