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Pennsylvania weather in January
One place stands in for Pennsylvania here — these are Philadelphia's numbers, not a statewide average.
Based on 1 weather station, in Philadelphia. One station — Philadelphia holds down the state’s mild southeast corner; the mountains and the Erie snowbelt are a different, colder Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia
Highs near 41°, nights around 26°, and 7.1 in of snow in a typical January.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 41° / 26° | 4 | 7.1 in | Hard cold and low grey light; dress like you mean it. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.