Philly Stays Mild, Rain Arrives Thursday
Philadelphia's forecast calls for mild, partly cloudy weather to open November 2026 before rain ends an 18-day dry stretch.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Forecasts
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Philadelphia is forecast to start November 1, 2026 with highs in the low 60s and partly to mostly sunny skies. The current 18-day dry streak, the longest of 2026, is expected to continue through Wednesday before rain arrives Thursday and Friday.
Why it matters
The forecast marks a shift from a prolonged dry spell to unsettled weather later in the week, which affects plans for the region ahead of Election Day. Temperatures are also expected to swing from above-average warmth to near-normal levels by next weekend.
The forecast projects temperatures about 15 degrees above average by Wednesday, with highs in the mid-70s. Rainfall amounts and the precise onset time on Thursday were not specified in the forecast.
The details
The 7-day outlook runs Sunday through Saturday, with dry conditions forecast through Wednesday and Election Day on November 3 expected to be sunny with highs in the 70s. Light northeast winds are expected on November 1 as skies stay partly to mostly sunny.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: Mild, partly cloudy start to November with highs in the low 60s.
November 3, 2026: Election Day forecast dry and sunny, with highs in the 70s.
November 5-6, 2026: Rain forecast to arrive Thursday and Friday, ending the dry stretch.
November 7-8, 2026: Temperatures forecast to drop back near 60 degrees by next weekend.
Seasonal Patterns
The current 18-day dry stretch is the longest of 2026 but remains well below Philadelphia's record 42-day dry streak, which ran from September 29 to November 9, 2024. The coming rain would end the spell while still leaving it short of that benchmark.
Plan outdoor activities for Wednesday and the warm stretch before rain arrives Thursday and Friday. Expect cooler temperatures near 60 degrees by next weekend as the season's normal high returns.
The takeaway
Warm, dry weather gives way to rain later this week, so plan outdoor activities for the mid-week warmth and keep rain gear handy for Thursday and Friday.
What happens next
Rain is forecast to arrive Thursday and Friday, November 5-6, 2026, ending the current dry stretch, and temperatures are expected to fall back near 60 degrees by next weekend.
Further reading
For the longer view on how this stretch compares with past conditions, explore Forecasts coverage for Philadelphia.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS News.
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