Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on January 26

On January 26th in Philadelphia, the weather has varied considerably over the years. The hottest temperature ever recorded on this date was 73.9°F in 1950, while the coldest temperature plummeted to 3.9°F in 1961. The average temperature for this date stands at 33.13°F, with an average high of 40.03°F and an average low of 26.23°F. As we reflect on historical events, an interesting news item from the past comes to mind: in 1950, news broke about the groundbreaking invention of the first credit card, known as the Diners Club card, which forever transformed the way people make purchases.