January weather in Altoona, PA
The average temperature in Altoona in January is 26.3°F (18.8°F–33.8°F). Average precipitation: 2.94 inches. Average snowfall is 10.1 inches.
January is a winter month in Altoona, and is cooler than the annual average of 49.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 15°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 15 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 25m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
33.8°F
Avg Low
18.8°F
Precipitation
2.94 in
Snow
10.1 in
January records in Altoona
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 62.1°F (1985) | -7.1°F (1977) | 2.35 in (2003) |
| January 2 | 57.0°F (1985) | -6.0°F (1968) | 0.77 in (1979) |
| January 3 | 62.1°F (2004) | -2.9°F (1979) | 1.23 in (2023) |
| January 4 | 57.9°F (1997) | -0.9°F (1979) | 1.20 in (2004) |
| January 5 | 64.9°F (1997) | -4.0°F (1969) | 1.40 in (2005) |
| January 6 | 60.1°F (1997) | -6.0°F (2014) | 1.10 in (2005) |
| January 7 | 66.0°F (2008) | -11.0°F (2014) | 0.75 in (2024) |
| January 8 | 66.9°F (2008) | -4.0°F (1970) | 0.76 in (1996) |
| January 9 | 57.0°F (2006) | -5.1°F (1970) | 1.50 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 51.1°F (2016) | -2.9°F (1970) | 0.50 in (1974) |
| January 11 | 62.1°F (2020) | -11.9°F (1982) | 1.14 in (2012) |
| January 12 | 66.0°F (2017) | -11.9°F (1982) | 1.40 in (2018) |
| January 13 | 62.1°F (2005) | -11.0°F (1977) | 0.73 in (1975) |
| January 14 | 61.0°F (1972) | 1.0°F (1981) | 0.59 in (1968) |
| January 15 | 62.1°F (1995) | -2.9°F (1994) | 0.52 in (1968) |
| January 16 | 59.0°F (1995) | -9.9°F (1994) | 0.70 in (2022) |
| January 17 | 57.0°F (2012) | -17.0°F (1982) | 1.20 in (2006) |
| January 18 | 61.0°F (1990) | -15.0°F (1982) | 0.88 in (1978) |
| January 19 | 61.0°F (1973) | -20.0°F (1994) | 1.25 in (1996) |
| January 20 | 57.9°F (2006) | -20.0°F (1994) | 1.03 in (1986) |
| January 21 | 55.9°F (2006) | -18.0°F (1985) | 1.01 in (1979) |
| January 22 | 52.0°F (2018) | -17.0°F (1985) | 0.65 in (1973) |
| January 23 | 52.0°F (2018) | -5.1°F (1976) | 1.95 in (1982) |
| January 24 | 54.0°F (2002) | -6.0°F (2011) | 1.10 in (2020) |
| January 25 | 55.0°F (1990) | -7.1°F (1987) | 1.55 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 59.0°F (2024) | 1.0°F (2022) | 1.15 in (1978) |
| January 27 | 62.1°F (2002) | -2.9°F (1982) | 0.82 in (2024) |
| January 28 | 60.1°F (1974) | -7.1°F (2014) | 1.36 in (1994) |
| January 29 | 63.0°F (2002) | -9.0°F (1977) | 0.86 in (1975) |
| January 30 | 63.0°F (1975) | -9.9°F (2019) | 1.29 in (2013) |
| January 31 | 61.0°F (2012) | -11.0°F (2019) | 0.51 in (1968) |