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

Weather in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States in October

In an average October, Philadelphia sees a daily high around 67°F and a low around 46°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high67°F
Typical high range58°F to 77°F
Average low46°F
Typical low range36°F to 57°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

October records

The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.

High

Highest 95°F 2019-10-02
Lowest 39°F 2011-10-29

Low

Highest 71°F 2017-10-08
Lowest 25°F 2011-10-30

Feels-like

Highest 117°F 2019-10-02
Lowest 15°F 2011-10-30

Humidity

Highest 20.6 g/m³ 2017-10-09
Lowest 3.7 g/m³ 1982-10-23

Wind

Highest 35 mph 2012-10-29
Lowest 4 mph 1982-10-12

Precip

Wettest 9.93 in 2005
Driest 0.03 in 2024

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