Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on January 04

On January 4th, Philadelphia experienced a range of temperatures, from a sweltering record high of 68.0°F in 1950 to a bone-chilling record low of 7.0°F in 1981. The average temperature for this date stood at 35.07°F, with a daily high of 42.67°F and a low of 27.47°F. In the midst of this weather fluctuation, one interesting news item from the past is that in 1950, the first credit card company, Diners Club, was founded in New York City, revolutionizing the way people paid for goods and services.