Philadelphia began Memorial Day with partly cloudy skies and temperatures around 56°F. According to the National Weather Service, the day is expected to be sunny with a high near 74°F and light north winds around 5 mph. Tonight will remain mild with calm winds and a low near 54°F.
On Tuesday, mostly cloudy skies are expected with a high near 76°F and a light southerly breeze in the afternoon. Rain chances increase late Tuesday night, with a 30% chance of showers after 2 a.m. and less than a tenth of an inch of precipitation expected.
Wednesday will bring widespread rain beginning after 8 a.m., with a 100% chance of precipitation and rainfall between a quarter and half an inch. Temperatures will drop to the lower 60s, with east winds at 5 to 10 mph. Rain is likely to continue through Wednesday night with a 90% chance of additional showers.
Thursday’s forecast includes likely showers, mainly in the morning, with cloudy skies and a high near 73°F. There is a 60% chance of rain during the day, decreasing to a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 61°F.
Friday is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 76°F, and nighttime temperatures around 62°F under continued cloud cover. Saturday brings a 40% chance of showers and partly sunny skies with highs similar to Friday. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low near 59°F. Sunday is forecast to be partly sunny with a high near 78°F.
