Independence Hall
Philadelphia, United States UNESCO World Heritage Site
Independence Hall is a legislative building, heritage site, and archaeological site in Philadelphia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of Independence National Historical Park. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the United States, ranking 92nd among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Philadelphia varies, so travelers may prefer months like May or October, which have average daily highs of 23 °C and 19 °C. July is the warmest month, with average daily highs of 30 °C and lows of 20 °C, but it also has the most rain at about 128 mm. January is the coldest month, with average daily highs of 5 °C and lows of -3 °C. Other months like August have highs of 29 °C, while December has highs of 7 °C. Rainfall is common, such as in June with about 14 rainy days and April with about 11 rainy days.
Travelers can reach the site via Philadelphia International Airport, located 12 km away. Independence Hall is 200 km from Washington, D.C. The Liberty Bell is a nearby sight located 0.1 km away. The site is open from 09:00 to 17:00 every day from Monday to Sunday.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 5 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 90 | 73 | 109 | 106 | 110 | 104 | 128 | 117 | 101 | 96 | 92 | 99 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
