Water Temperature of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, PA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
Temperature Locations
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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

Thu
H: 56°F
L: 33°F

Fri
H: 34°F
L: 14°F

Sat
H: 17°F
L: 10°F

Sun
H: 21°F
L: 14°F

Mon
H: 26°F
L: 17°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 33.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 37 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:25 AM - 6:55 AM
Minor Periods
8:51 PM - 10:21 PM8:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:12AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow and significant snow accumulations likely. Precipitation may mix with sleet and freezing rain on Sunday. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:59PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:12AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow and significant snow accumulations likely. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:59PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:25 AM - 6:55 AM
Minor Periods
8:51 PM - 10:21 PM8:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:09 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 10:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:24 AM - 11:54 AM9:24 AM - 11:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM9:12 AM - 10:42 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 4:46 PM
Moonset: 11:40 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:55 AM - 8:25 AM4:16 PM - 6:46 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:36 AM - 11:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 5:35 PM
Moonset: 12:40 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:42 AM - 9:12 AM5:05 PM - 7:35 PM
Minor Periods
10:02 AM - 11:32 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 6:28 PM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:34 AM - 10:04 AM5:58 PM - 8:28 PM
Minor Periods
10:32 AM - 12:02 AM12:23 AM - 1:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
