Water Temperature of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, PA
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Local Points of Interest
Fairmount Dam; Fairmount ParkStation Name: Schuylkill River at Philadelphia, PA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 23 feet
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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 19°F
L: 3°F

Mon
H: 27°F
L: 7°F

Tue
H: 36°F
L: 21°F

Wed
H: 38°F
L: 30°F

Thu
H: 33°F
L: 24°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:28 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 5:00 AM
Moonset: 10:01 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:30 AM - 7:00 AM6:55 PM - 9:25 PM
Minor Periods
9:31 AM - 11:01 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued February 7 at 7:11PM EST until February 8 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 12:11 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 16 below. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 7:11PM EST until February 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 12:11 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 16 below. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 11:38PM EST until February 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 4:38 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 16 below. * WHERE...Portions of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 8 at 1:59AM EST until February 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 6:59 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 16 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 1:59AM EST until February 9 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 6:59 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 16 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:28 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 5:00 AM
Moonset: 10:01 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:30 AM - 7:00 AM6:55 PM - 9:25 PM
Minor Periods
9:31 AM - 11:01 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 5:46 AM
Moonset: 10:30 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:16 AM - 7:46 AM7:42 PM - 10:12 PM
Minor Periods
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM12:26 AM - 1:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 46.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 32.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 6:33 AM
Moonset: 11:05 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 30.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:03 AM - 8:33 AM8:31 PM - 11:01 PM
Minor Periods
10:35 AM - 12:05 AM1:28 AM - 2:58 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 36.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 7:23 AM
Moonset: 11:46 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 20.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:53 AM - 9:23 AM9:22 PM - 11:52 PM
Minor Periods
11:16 AM - 12:46 AM2:29 AM - 3:59 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 8:15 AM
Moonset: 12:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:45 AM - 10:15 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:06 AM - 1:36 PM3:25 AM - 4:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
