Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on January 16

On January 16th, Philadelphia experienced diverse weather conditions. The city's highest recorded temperature on this date occurred in 2007, reaching a warm 62.1°F, while the coldest temperature was documented in 1994 at a chilly 3.9°F. The average temperature for this day is 32.11°F, with an average high of 40.16°F and an average low of 24.06°F. In the years mentioned, an intriguing piece of news was in 1994 when Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa, marking a significant milestone in the country's history and global politics.