Philadelphia residents can expect a variety of weather conditions in the coming days, ranging from fog and drizzle to sunny skies and rain showers. The National Weather Service (NWS) reports that the city began the day with fog and mist, a humidity of 93%, and visibility limited to 9.00 miles. The temperature was 47°F (8°C), with winds coming from the east at 8 mph.
Later in the day, the fog and drizzle should clear by 9 am, and skies will brighten in the afternoon, with temperatures reaching around 67°F. There is a 30% chance of light rainfall. However, by tonight, the chance of rain increases to 90%, with precipitation expected between a quarter and half an inch.
Friday will bring clearer skies and cooler temperatures. The high is expected to be around 55°F, but breezy conditions could make it feel cooler. Winds from the northwest will be at 20 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. The night will be mostly clear with a low of around 40°F and lighter northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph.
This weekend, Saturday will be partly sunny with a high near 61°F, and the temperature will drop to around 31°F Saturday night. Sunny weather will continue into Sunday, with a high near 52°F. However, there is a 60% chance of rain after 2 am Sunday night. Rain is expected to continue into Monday, with an 80% chance of showers, followed by mostly sunny conditions on Tuesday with a high near 57°F.
