Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Allentown on January 04

On January 4th in Allentown, the weather can vary greatly, with a record high temperature of 66.0°F in 1950 and a record low of -4.0°F in 1981. The average temperature for this date is 32.58°F, with an average high of 40.35°F and an average low of 24.81°F. Looking back to 1950, an interesting news item is that on January 6th of that year, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike took place, marking the start of an important transportation project that would connect many parts of the state.