Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on January 05

On January 5th, Philadelphia experienced varying temperatures. The hottest temperature ever recorded for this date was 66.0°F back in 1997, while the coldest temperature was 10.0°F in 1988. The average temperature on this day is 33.58°F, with an average high of 40.64°F and an average low of 26.53°F. An interesting news item from the past related to the extreme cold in Philadelphia occurred in 1988 when a winter storm caused significant disruptions, leading to school closures and travel advisories across the city.