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Philadelphia weather, reported by Jumper

The live pet-owner forecast for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: walk verdicts, paw-safety context, and a very good weather anchor. Real forecast data, reported with more tail wags than your usual station.

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Verdicts use the same temperature bands as our vet-sourced guides to safe walking temperatures and cold-weather limits, including the humidity bump and the 7-second pavement test.

Next 12 hours in Philadelphia

10-day Philadelphia forecast

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What Philadelphia weather usually means for pets

Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Philadelphia's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.

MonthAvg highAvg lowTypical midday walk
January41.3°F / 5°C26°F / -3°CCoat weather for small dogs
February44.3°F / 7°C27.5°F / -2°CCoat weather for small dogs
March52.8°F / 12°C34.3°F / 1°CSafe — great walk weather
April64.7°F / 18°C44.3°F / 7°CSafe — great walk weather
May74.4°F / 24°C54.2°F / 12°CFine for most dogs
June83.2°F / 28°C63.9°F / 18°CRisky — early/late only
July87.8°F / 31°C69.6°F / 21°CRisky — early/late only
August85.8°F / 30°C67.9°F / 20°CRisky — early/late only
September78.9°F / 26°C60.9°F / 16°CCaution — shade & water
October67.2°F / 20°C49.2°F / 10°CSafe — great walk weather
November55.9°F / 13°C38.8°F / 4°CSafe — great walk weather
December46°F / 8°C31.2°F / 0°CSafe — great walk weather

Record high: 106°F / 41°C (August 7, 1918) · Record low: -11°F / -24°C (February 9, 1934) · Average snowfall: 23.1″ a year, peaking in February

Climate data: NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Philadelphia International Airport).

Philadelphia weather facts every pet owner should know

  • Philadelphia's July average high is 87.8F, well into the risky zone for dog walks, so summer exercise works best before 9 am.
  • The city averages 23.1 inches of snow a year, peaking at 8.4 inches in February, so plan for salted sidewalks and post-walk paw rinses all winter.
  • January lows average 26.0F, inside the 20 to 32F caution band, which means coats for small and senior dogs and shorter walks in deep winter.
  • Philadelphia's extremes run from 106F (August 7, 1918) to -11F (February 9, 1934), one of the widest pet-comfort ranges on the East Coast.
Philadelphia skyline viewed from the South Street Bridge over the Schuylkill River
Philadelphia skyline viewed from the South Street Bridge over the Schuylkill River. Photo: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Philadelphia pet weather questions

Use caution above 77F, treat 82F as risky, and skip walks at 90F and up. Philadelphia averages 87.8F in July and 85.8F in August, so summer walks belong in the early morning, and river-valley humidity makes those numbers feel even hotter.
Small, senior, and thin-coated dogs need coats below 45F, and Philadelphia's average highs sit at or below 46.0F from December through February. With January lows averaging 26.0F, limit late-night walks and watch for shivering or paw-lifting.
Philadelphia averages 23.1 inches of snow a season, with February the snowiest at 8.4 inches. Rock salt is the biggest hazard: wipe paws after every walk, use pet-safe ice melt at home, and keep walks brief when temperatures fall into the 20 to 32F caution band.
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