150-Year-Old Rainfall Record Broken In Philadelphia Region

PHILADELPHIA — It's not always sunny in Philadelphia, contrary to the hit sitcom's title. But lately, that's been the case. And so much so that a rainfall record has been broken in the region.

The National Weather Service in Mt. Holly early Tuesday said the Philadelphia region has now seen the longest period without measurable precipitation ever.

According to officials, the last day of measurable rainfall in the region was Sept. 28.

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Trace amounts of rain fell on Sept. 29 and Oct. 24, but those weather events were not measurable.

The previous record of 29 days without measurable precipitation was broken Tuesday.

"No measurable precipitation has been recorded so far this month through Oct. 28," the National Weather Service said. "Thus, 30 consecutive days have passed without precipitation, which sets a new all time station record."

The National Weather Service said the previous record was set a whopping 150 years ago, when between Oct. 11, 1874 and Nov. 8, 1874 the region saw 29 days of no measurable precipitation.

"During this 29 day period, no precipitation was recorded, not even a trace," the national weather service said.

The organization said precipitation records in Philadelphia date back to November 1871.