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Philadelphia Weather Forecast: Sunny Today Before Rainy Stretch, Weekend Respite Expected

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Published on January 30, 2025
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The National Weather Service in Philadelphia has issued a forecast detailing a mix of conditions ranging from sunny skies to rain in the coming days, with today presenting a sunny high of 42 degrees and light winds, while rain is expected to set in late tonight, carrying a 70% chance of precipitation into the early hours of Friday.

Philadelphia residents should prepare for significant rainfall on Friday, with a 90% chance of rain and temperatures reaching a mild 52°F. New precipitation could total up to three-quarters of an inch. By evening, rain chances will decrease to 60% before skies gradually begin to clear, as detailed by NWS. Looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast promises a reprieve with sunny skies on Saturday and a high near 42, though nighttime temperatures are expected to drop to around 24, moving into a mostly cloudy Sunday with highs persisting in the low forties.

The coming week starts off with a temperate Monday, boasting a high of approximately 57 degrees but stays in the realm of clouds with prospects for partly sunny skies by Tuesday, however as Wednesday rolls around there is, yet again, a looming possibility—a 30% chance—for rain, according to the National Weather Service.