Philadelphia is forecast to experience a stretch of sunny, dry weather in the coming week. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Philadelphia, the city woke up to a few clouds and a comfortable 65°F this morning. The humidity was at 81%, with a gentle northeast breeze blowing at 5 mph. This current forecast reflects what Philadelphians can expect over the next several days, with temperatures steadily climbing as they head into the second week of August.
Highlighting the serene August weather pattern, NWS Philadelphia predicts that today will be sunny with a high near 83 degrees and the wind remaining calm from the east. As night falls, temperatures are expected to dip to around 61. Over the weekend, the city will continue to see an abundant amount of sunshine with the mercury inching upward. Saturday and Sunday are slated for highs of 86 and 89 degrees, respectively, and clear skies during the evenings.
Entering the new week, the pattern holds steady. Monday's forecast is sunny, with the temperature climbing near the 90-degree mark. Nighttime conditions will reflect mostly clear skies, with the low drifting down to around 68 degrees. The pleasant weather is anticipated to persist through Tuesday, with sunny skies, a high climbing to 92, and an overnight low of a balmy 72 degrees. On Wednesday, locals can expect mostly sunny conditions once again, with the thermostat expected to peak near 94 degrees.
However, the unspoiled weather may see a slight hiccup as the week progresses. On Thursday, there's a forecasted but slight chance of showers indicated by the NWS Philadelphia. The skies should remain mostly sunny despite the 30% chance of precipitation, and the high will hover once more around the 94-degree point. Evening temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday night will be warm, with lows at 75 and possibly higher, respectively.
Residents and visitors alike should plan for a week of warm summer days, tempered slightly by gentle breezes and minimal cloud cover according to forecasts.
