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Philadelphia, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,582,432
Population
11,780/sq mi density
$60,698
Median Income
$37,669 per capita
$232,400
Home Value
$229,411 Zillow
$1,323
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
281 sunny days/yr
1,021
Violent Crime/100K
3,388 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$60,698 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$232,400 home value, $1,323/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,021 violent crimes/100K (169% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Philadelphia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 142.7 sq mi (369.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0094°N, 75.1333°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Philadelphia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 52.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 47.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 10 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0428 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 18.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.54 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.38 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 24 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in |
Philadelphia has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").