Water Temperature of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, PA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 7:00 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
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Station Name: Schuylkill River at Philadelphia, PA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 23 feet / 7 meters
Nearest Address:
W River Dr
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Philadelphia County
GPS Coordinates: 39.9678905, -75.1885123
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Weather for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Current Weather

Humidity: 54%
Feels Like: 49.7°F
Wind: NE 10.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 15.5 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 58°F
L: 42°F

Wed
H: 59°F
L: 46°F

Thu
H: 57°F
L: 48°F

Fri
H: 59°F
L: 48°F

Sat
H: 57°F
L: 47°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 6:30 PM
Moonset: 11:12 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:38 AM - 10:08 AM6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:25 PM - 2:55 PM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 10:52AM EDT until October 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 10:52 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Ocean, Atlantic, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 3:25PM EDT until October 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 3:25 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Ocean, Atlantic, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.5°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 35.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 6:30 PM
Moonset: 11:12 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:38 AM - 10:08 AM6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:25 PM - 2:55 PM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.3°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 7:20 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:28 AM - 10:58 AM6:50 PM - 9:20 PM
Minor Periods
1:59 PM - 3:29 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.3°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 18.8 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 39.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:00 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 8:08 PM
Moonset: 12:20 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:17 AM - 11:47 AM7:38 PM - 10:08 PM
Minor Periods
2:28 PM - 3:58 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.7°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 18.6 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 8:56 PM
Moonset: 1:28 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:04 AM - 12:34 AM8:26 PM - 10:56 PM
Minor Periods
2:54 PM - 4:24 PM12:58 AM - 2:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.8°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 9:43 PM
Moonset: 2:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:51 AM - 1:21 PM9:13 PM - 11:43 PM
Minor Periods
3:18 PM - 4:48 PM2:09 AM - 3:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
