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Weather Grades:
Quick Stats
Average Precipitation
- Fall - 3.26 in.
- Spring - 3.73 in.
- Summer - 3.83 in.
- Winter - 3.19 in.
Average Temperature
- Fall - 58°F
- Spring - 53°F
- Summer - 75°F
- Winter - 35°F
College Prowler Take
Meteorologists might insist that there is a pattern to the weather in Philadelphia, but to the rest of us, it’s just random. It is not unheard of for the temperature to rise or fall 20 degrees in a matter of days as the seasons are changing. It’s almost as if the local ecosystem is not quite sure which season comes next. However, if you are from the Northeast, the weather in Philadelphia will be nothing new. If you’re from the South, expect much colder temperatures than you are used to in the winter; and if you hail from the West, get ready for some nice balmy humidity.
Basically, be ready for anything and everything. You will need an umbrella, good shoes for rain and snow, hats and gloves, a light jacket for fall, and a heavy jacket for winter. On the other hand, you also need bathing suits, shorts, and tank tops. If you are going home for fall break, bring your summer clothes home, and bring back winter clothes when you return. Then, at spring break, switch back. However, make sure that you always have something on hand for every kind of weather, as, now and then, the gods like to slip in a 30-degree day in April and a 70-degree day in January. Although you will experience the full seasonal spectrum here in Philly, the weather does tend to remain relatively mild all year round.
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Anonymous says:  |
The weather is comparable to all...
The weather is comparable to all Northeast coast states, if you know what that’s like. When it gets hot, it’s really muggy since we’re in a city, but for the most part, it’s really pretty mild. |
Anonymous says: |
It is comparable to other...
It is comparable to other Northeast/Middle Atlantic states. Hot summers and cold winters. Students generally bring a range of clothing, from heavy winter coats, to tank tops. |
Anonymous says: |
The weather is very seasonal. You...
The weather is very seasonal. You get all four. It’s quite hot at the very beginning and end of the school year. It’s very cold during the winter and moderate during the rest of the time. |
Anonymous says: |
It gets super-hot sometimes in the...
It gets super-hot sometimes in the fall and the spring. Make sure that the dorm you pick has air conditioning. Otherwise, prepare to sweat a lot, and make sure you bring lots of fans. |
Anonymous says: |
The weather is actually pretty...
The weather is actually pretty crappy. It gets pretty cold and gloomy in the winter. But there are the occasional super-pleasant days in the fall and spring where campus is just sunny and alive. |
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