Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on January 17

On January 17th in Philadelphia, the weather has seen extreme variations throughout the years. In 1990, the hottest temperature ever recorded on this date reached 62.1°F, while in 1982, the coldest temperature plummeted to -7.1°F. On average, the temperature for this date stands at 30.17°F, with an average high of 37.32°F and an average low of 23.01°F. Interestingly, during the year when the coldest temperature was recorded, in 1982, a groundbreaking computer was introduced to the world. This computer, known as the Commodore 64, became a popular household product and greatly contributed to the rise of personal computing.