Philadelphia is starting Monday with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 70s, but the clouds are already giving way to a much brighter afternoon. The city should top out near 76 degrees, with a cooler, drier feel settling in after a recent run of summerlike weather.
Sunny Skies Arrive With Gusty Afternoon Winds
The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly expects sunshine to take over Monday, with north winds around 10 mph and gusts reaching 25 mph. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for Philadelphia, though the breeze could make for a blustery stretch during the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Winds should ease around sunset as skies turn clear. Monday night will be noticeably cooler, with temperatures falling to about 56 degrees and light north winds continuing.
Quiet Weather Holds Through Thursday
Tuesday brings another sunny day with a high near 78, followed by a warmer Wednesday topping out around 82. Thursday continues the quiet, above-normal-temperature stretch, while overnight lows gradually rise from the upper 50s into the 60s.
The week’s forecast is a substantial reset from the wetter weekend setup outlined in Hoodline’s earlier forecast. High pressure is now expected to keep conditions quiet across the city through Thursday, making the middle of the week a solid window for outdoor plans.
Rain Chances Return Late Week
A slight chance of showers arrives after 2 p.m. Friday, when Philadelphia could reach about 82 degrees under partly sunny skies. Shower chances remain limited Friday night and Saturday afternoon, but showers and thunderstorms become likely Saturday night, when the chance of precipitation rises to 70%.
Philadelphia was expected to face its next chance for widespread rainfall Sunday into Monday. For now, the forecast favors a bright and increasingly warm workweek before rain becomes a bigger factor for weekend plans.
