Water Temperature of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, PA

Current Water Temperature

65.7°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Fairmount Dam; Fairmount Park

Schuylkill River

Station 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

80.1°F
Sunny
Sunny
78.3°F
79.2°F
31%
SW 13 mph
14.9 mph
81.2°F
45.9°F
0 in
25%
9 mi
1018 mbar
8

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 82°F
L: 50°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 87°F
L: 64°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 92°F
L: 64°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 93°F
L: 68°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 92°F
L: 70°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.15 μg/m3
PM10: 9.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 134 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 5:06 AM
Moon Transit: 12:43 AM
Moonset: 8:34 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:46 AM - 4:16 AM
12:13 AM - 2:43 PM

Minor Periods

8:04 PM - 9:34 PM
4:36 AM - 6:06 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Rip Current Statement issued May 16 at 4:58AM EDT until May 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 4:58 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water temperatures are in the 50s. These cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia and physical incapacitation to anyone suddenly immersed in the water.

Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Saturday, May 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
82.2°F
50.4°F
67.8°F
54%
0 in
0%
0%
13.6 mph
8.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.23 μg/m3
PM10: 13.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 231.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 5:06 AM
Moon Transit: 12:43 AM
Moonset: 8:34 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:46 AM - 4:16 AM
12:13 AM - 2:43 PM

Minor Periods

8:04 PM - 9:34 PM
4:36 AM - 6:06 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
87.3°F
63.5°F
74.1°F
64%
0.03 in
65%
0%
10.5 mph
8.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.26 μg/m3
PM10: 10.98 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 178.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 5:52 AM
Moon Transit: 1:48 PM
Moonset: 9:52 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:49 AM - 5:19 AM
1:18 PM - 3:48 PM

Minor Periods

9:22 PM - 10:52 PM
5:22 AM - 6:52 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Monday, May 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
91.5°F
64.4°F
77.7°F
64%
0.01 in
67%
0%
7.8 mph
8.7


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 21.05 μg/m3
PM10: 22.51 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 255.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 41.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 6:49 AM
Moon Transit: 2:55 PM
Moonset: 11:02 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:55 AM - 6:25 AM
2:25 PM - 4:55 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:19 AM - 7:49 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
93°F
67.7°F
80.2°F
60%
0 in
0%
0%
11 mph
8.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.21 μg/m3
PM10: 14.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.66 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 7:57 AM
Moon Transit: 4:01 PM
Moonset: 12:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:02 AM - 7:32 AM
3:31 PM - 6:01 PM

Minor Periods

7:27 AM - 8:57 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
92.4°F
70.1°F
79.9°F
58%
0.11 in
78%
0%
11.9 mph
1.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.67 μg/m3
PM10: 11.62 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 181.1 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 9:13 AM
Moon Transit: 5:03 PM
Moonset: 12:58 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:06 AM - 8:36 AM
4:33 PM - 7:03 PM

Minor Periods

8:43 AM - 10:13 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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