Philadelphia in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Philadelphia in january 2025
The weather in Philadelphia in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 77cm
Weather at 6am
31°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
27%
16%
7%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
29%
28%
8%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
26%
21%
7%
Weather at 3am
32°F
40%
25%
11%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Philadelphia in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Philadelphia in january.
The climate of Philadelphia in january is very bad
The weather in january in Philadelphia is quite dry (with 2.2in of precipitation over 3 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.1in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in this location january. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 40°F. The seasonal minimum is 31°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Philadelphia is 34°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Philadelphia in the month of january with a maximum record of 65°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 2°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 20 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 65% of time.
In january in Philadelphia, the days on average last 09:39. Sunrise is at 07:21 and sets at 17:00.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Philadelphia:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Philadelphia.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Philadelphia in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 2°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 20 day(s) (65%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 42°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 77cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.98km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:21 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:39 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Philadelphia in january 2024:
40°F to 45°F
32°F to 43°F
36°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
31°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
34°F to 41°F
32°F to 41°F
32°F to 56°F
45°F to 59°F
36°F to 49°F
38°F to 45°F
45°F to 59°F
34°F to 38°F
25°F to 32°F
29°F to 32°F
16°F to 22°F
23°F to 31°F
29°F to 32°F
14°F to 23°F
18°F to 29°F
18°F to 32°F
31°F to 36°F
32°F to 40°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
41°F to 50°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
32°F to 41°F
38°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Philadelphia:
| New Jersey in january | very bad weather |
| Atlantic City in january | very bad weather |
| Wildwood in january | very bad weather |
| New York City in january | very bad weather |
| Brooklyn in january | very bad weather |
| Baltimore in january | very bad weather |
| Maryland in january | very bad weather |
| Ocean City (Maryland) in january | very bad weather |
| Washington D. C. in january | very bad weather |
| Connecticut in january | very bad weather |
| Albany in january | very bad weather |
| Virginia Beach in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Philadelphia
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Weather data for Philadelphia in january:
Weather data for Philadelphia for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Philadelphia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Philadelphia can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Philadelphia.