Population:                  1,517,550

Elevation:                    40 feet above sea level

Land Area:                   135.1 square miles

Location:                     Philadelphia is located on the south eastern border of Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River.

Time Zone:                  Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Philadelphia, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles).  Philadelphia observes Daylight Savings Time from April – October.

Weather:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average temp. (°F)

32.0

34.7

43.1

53.1

63.3

72.0

77.0

75.3

68.0

56.4

46.4

36.8

High temperature (°F)

39.7

43.2

52.5

63.5

73.7

82.1

86.5

84.7

77.7

66.5

55.3

44.6

Low temperature (°F)

24.2

26.2

33.7

42.6

52.7

62.0

67.4

65.9

58.3

46.2

37.5

29.0

Precipitation (in)

3.8

2.9

4.0

3.8

4.2

3.6

4.6

4.4

4.2

3.2

3.4

3.6

Climate:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Days with precipitation

11

9

11

11

11

10

9

9

8

8

9

10

Wind speed (mph)

10.3

10.9

11.3

10.8

9.5

8.8

8.2

8.0

8.3

8.8

9.6

10.0

Morning humidity (%)

74

72

72

71

75

77

78

81

83

83

78

74

Afternoon humidity (%)

60

55

53

50

53

53

54

54

56

54

56

59

Sunshine (%)

49

53

55

56

57

62

61

62

59

60

52

49

Days clear of clouds

7

7

8

7

6

7

7

8

10

11

7

7

Partly cloudy days

8

7

8

9

11

11

12

11

9

9

9

8

Cloudy days

16

14

15

14

14

12

12

11

11

12

14

15

Snowfall (in)

6.1

6.6

3.5

0.3

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.7

3.3

Local Seasons:

The City of Philadelphia offers a variety of seasons for its visitors.  As both a business city as well as a historic leisure destination, it welcomes visitors throughout the year.  Summers tend to be busier as people from around the world come to see many of the historic attractions in and around the city.  With daytime temperatures in the mid 80’s F and the nights cooling to the mid 60’s, it’s an ideal time to explore the host of sites and outdoor attractions available.  Spring and fall tend to be quite beautiful as nature changes the seasons with a plethora of seasonal colors.  The temperatures are brisk, but perfect for a leisurely stroll through one of the many parks or sipping a warm drink at one of the many cafes and restaurants available.  Winters can be chilly and snow is likely at any given time.  When the snow does fall, it transforms the city into a Norman Rockwell-like picture, making it just right for sitting by a cozy fire.  Whether for business or pleasure, this city of “Brotherly Love” has a season for everyone.

How to Get There:

By Air

Philadelphia International Airport

215-937-5499

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves as the principal gateway for the fifth largest metropolitan population in the United States. The airport is located approximately seven (7) miles from downtown Philadelphia, and is easily accessible from Interstates 76, 95, and 476. In addition, rail service to the airport is available on SEPTA'S High Speed Rail Line (R1) train that operates from 5:25 AM until 11:25 PM daily, every 30 minutes, with easy connections to Amtrak at 30th Street Station.  The airport is served by many of the world known airlines as well as certain local and regional carriers.

Ground Transportation:

All of the major car rental companies as well as taxi and limousine service are available at the airport as well as throughout the city.

By Car

The city is easily accessible by car as numerous Instate Highways are near the city.  Thinking of the city as a rectangle, I-95 is located at the bottom and on the right; I-276, also called the Pennsylvania Turnpike, is on the top edge; and I-76 spits off the left side into the city.  I-676 traverses Center City and connects back into I-76 to nearby Camden, New Jersey, via a bridge.  The “blue” route of I-476 forms a left edge about 15 miles from the city and connect I-276 and I-76 at the northern end with I-95 to the south.

By Train

Amtrak

2955 Market St. 30th Street Station Philadelphia, PA 19104

800-USA-RAIL

Greyhound

1001 Filbert St. Philadelphia, PA 19107

215-931-4075

Philadelphia Sigler Travelers Service

1330 W Olney Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19141

215-924-1330

How to Get Around:

Philadelphia is a very pedestrian friendly city and therefore it is quite easy to leave the car and walk to many of the interesting sites and attractions.  There are additional options available as well:

SEPTA

215-580-7800

SEPTA operates an extensive network of trolleys, buses, commuter trains, and subways.

Call for further information.

National Holidays:

New Year’s Day, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January

President’ Day, the third Monday in February

Memorial Day, the last Monday in May

Independence Day, July 4

Labor Day, the first Monday in September

Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25

New Year’s Eve, December 31