Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on January 21

On January 21st in Philadelphia, the temperature ranged from a record-breaking high of 62.1°F in 1959 to a chilling low of -6.0°F in 1985. The average temperature for this date is 30.79°F, with an average high of 38.30°F and an average low of 23.29°F. In 1959, alongside the exceptionally warm temperature, a noteworthy news item emerged: The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, sought refuge in India, which marked a significant moment in Tibetan and global history.