Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Allentown on January 22

On January 22nd in Allentown, Pennsylvania, weather conditions have ranged from extreme cold to relatively warmer temperatures over the years. In 1959, the record-breaking high of 63.0°F showcased an unprecedented warmth for the date, while the bitterly cold low of -11.9°F sent a chill through the region in 1961. The average temperature for January 22nd stands at 29.11°F, with a typical high of 38.47°F and a low of 19.75°F. An interesting news item from the past is that in 1961, the United States launched its first manned space mission, placing astronaut Alan Shepard on a suborbital flight aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft.