Is there a winter storm warning for Philadelphia?
There are currently no active watches, warnings or advisories for our area.
What is the coldest month in Philadelphia?
January
The cold season lasts for 3.1 months, from December 2 to March 7, with an average daily high temperature below 49°F. The coldest month of the year in Philadelphia is January, with an average low of 27°F and high of 41°F.
What months does it snow in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia’s first snowfall of winter usually arrives in December. But it can start snowing as early as November or as late as January. The season’s last snowfall can happen anytime from February to April. Philadelphia is normally free of snow every year from May to October.
Is there a weather alert in my area?
Weather Alerts There are currently no active watches, warnings or advisories for our area.
Is there a tornado warning in PA today?
No Alerts. There are currently no severe weather alerts.
When was the last white Christmas in Philadelphia?
2009
The last recorded white Christmas occurred in 2009, and even then it didn’t actually snow on the day! The last time we recorded an inch or more of snowfall on the holiday was 2002 with only 1.5”. So here’s to hoping and dreaming of a white Christmas this year!
When was the last snowstorm in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia – Extreme Daily Snowfall for Each Year
| Inches | Date | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | March 21, 2018 | 17.0 |
| 4.8 | March 14, 2017 | 12.2 |
| 19.4 | January 23, 2016 | 49.3 |
| 7.5 | March 05, 2015 | 19.1 |
What are Philadelphia winters like?
Winter, from December to February, is cold: the average temperature is just above freezing (0 °C or 32 °F), but cold spells, during which the temperature can drop to about -10/-15 °C (5/14 °F), are not rare. The wind chill can make the air feel colder than it actually is.