Weather in Philadelphia in January
In an average January, Philadelphia sees a daily high around 40°F and a low around 27°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 40°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°F to 53°F |
| Average low | 27°F |
| Typical low range | 13°F to 39°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
72°F
2007-01-06
Lowest
7°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
61°F
2007-01-06
Lowest
-14°F
1984-01-22
Feels-like
Highest
72°F
2007-01-06
Lowest
-31°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
13.2 g/m³
1998-01-08
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
26 mph
1996-01-27
Lowest
3 mph
1992-01-01
Gust
Highest
76 mph
2024-01-10
Lowest
8 mph
2016-01-07
Precip
Wettest
6.59 in
1996
Driest
0.62 in
1981
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