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