Philadelphia experienced a wetter and much cooler October in 2022. The average temperature was 57.2°F was 1.0° cooler than normal, according to Climate Central. This is outside the norm: Octobers are getting warmer with an average 3.9°F increase since 1970.
However, the precipitation was 5.80 inches which is 167% of the normal amount, compared to 1991 – 2020. Out of 180 locations, Philadelphia was the 8th wettest.
Just like the Philadelphia sports teams, November is off to a hot start.
Temperatures are expected to be in the high 70s this weekend in Philadelphia, potentially setting records. Nationally, many temps are expected to be 20 to 30 degrees above average.
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