What is the weather like in Atlanta vs Philadelphia in January?

In January, Atlanta averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 130 mm of rain; Philadelphia averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm.

Atlanta vs Philadelphia in January

Atlanta is the better pick in January — 62 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Atlanta is cold, rainy, clean air, while Philadelphia is cold, rainy, clean air.

Atlanta vs Philadelphia — January climate, side by side

	Atlanta	Philadelphia
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	53/100 (D)
Feels-like high	9°C	2°C
Avg high / low	12° / 3°	6° / -1°
Rainfall	130 mm	82 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	71%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	37	45

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Atlanta vs Philadelphia in January — FAQ

Is January better in Atlanta or Philadelphia?: Atlanta is the better pick in January — 62 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Atlanta is cold, rainy, clean air, while Philadelphia is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Atlanta vs Philadelphia in January?: In January, Atlanta averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 130 mm of rain; Philadelphia averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm.