Philadelphia is gearing up for a stretch of hot and humid weather, with temperatures approaching 90°F by early next week. The region will experience a taste of late-summer warmth, with a possibility of showers later in the week.
Warm Weekend Ahead
According to the National Weather Service, overnight conditions will remain mild with partly cloudy skies, dipping to around 63°F. Skies will clear by Sunday, with temperatures rising to 85°F and 88°F by Monday. Winds will stay light and variable, offering little relief from the increasing humidity.
Hottest Days on Monday and Tuesday
The hottest stretch of the week will occur on Monday and Tuesday, with mostly sunny skies and highs reaching between 88°F and 89°F in Philadelphia and nearby suburbs. Residents in Bucks, Montgomery, and Delaware counties should take extra care to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during peak afternoon heat.
Possible Showers by Thursday
By Thursday, clouds will begin to build, and there’s a 30% chance of scattered showers, which may help cool things down. With humidity on the rise, it’s important to keep fans and air conditioners running, and to have devices charged in case of brief power outages or pop-up storms.
This pattern of hot and mostly dry weather will continue through Wednesday night, with updates provided if thunderstorms develop.
Five-Day Forecast for Philadelphia, PA:
- Saturday: Increasing clouds, high near 81°F
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 85°F
- Monday: Sunny, high near 88°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 89°F
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 83°F, 30% chance of showers by Thursday
