🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs 🇺🇸 Philadelphia

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Los Angeles

clear sky

81°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 80°F

H 87°F / L 72°F

Humidity: 30%

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Philadelphia

light rain

58°F

Light Rain

Feels like 58°F

H 59°F / L 56°F

Humidity: 94%

Climate Overview

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Los Angeles

Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsMarch, April, May, October, November
AvoidJanuary–February (rainy season), August (hot inland, gloomy coast)
Annual rain14 inches (356 mm)

Los Angeles has one of the most consistent climates on Earth. Coastal areas stay mild year-round; inland valleys can be dramatically hotter in summer and colder on winter nights. The infamous June Gloom socks coastal areas in marine layer fog May–July until midday.

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Philadelphia

Philadelphia in the Delaware River valley has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental. The city's urban heat island is intense — dense rowhouse neighborhoods without significant green space are among the East Coast's most heat-vulnerable. The Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers provide some humidity while the Piedmont hills to the north create varied terrain.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇺🇸 Philadelphia
Spring

60–74°F

March–May

Summer

68–88°F

June–September

Fall

62–79°F

October–November

Winter

55–68°F

December–February

Los Angeles vs Philadelphia: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Los Angeles or Philadelphia have better weather?

Los Angeles and Philadelphia have very different climates. Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine Philadelphia: Philadelphia in the Delaware River valley has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continent. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles vs Philadelphia?

Best time for Los Angeles: March, April, May, October, November. Best time for Philadelphia: spring and fall.

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