Philadelphia, PA has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot and humid summers and cold winters. In the summer months, temperatures typically reach into the high 80s and 90s with high levels of humidity. In the winter months, temperatures can vary from the low 20s to the mid 40s. Rainfall is spread out throughout the year, with an average of just below four inches each month. Snowfall is fairly common in Philadelphia during the winter months, with an average snowfall of 19 inches per season.
Philadelphia (zip 19122), Pennsylvania gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Philadelphia (zip 19122) averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Philadelphia (zip 19122). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Philadelphia (zip 19122) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 123 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year