Doylestown is currently sitting at a crisp 31°F as of Saturday morning, January 17, 2026. If you’re looking out your window right now, you’re probably seeing that heavy, overcast sky that basically defines January in Bucks County. Honestly, the air feels a bit sharper than the thermometer suggests, with a "feels like" temp hovering around 27°F.
It’s that classic Pennsylvania winter dampness.
The Immediate Outlook: Snow and Slush
If you’ve got plans at the Mercer Museum or were thinking about a stroll down State Street today, Saturday, keep the boots handy. We are looking at a 90% chance of precipitation. It’s likely going to be a messy mix of rain and snow. Expect a high of 37°F, but the real story is the 10 mph southwest wind that’s going to make those damp flurries feel a lot more intrusive.
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Tonight, things quiet down a bit. The temperature will dip to 30°F, and while the clouds aren't going anywhere, the chance of snow drops significantly to about 20%.
Sunday and the MLK Day Chill
Tomorrow, Sunday, January 18, brings more of the same gray. We’re looking at snow showers with a high of 33°F and a much colder overnight low of 18°F.
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Monday—Martin Luther King Jr. Day—is actually going to be the "beauty" of the week. It’ll be sunny. Finally. Don't let the sun fool you into thinking it's warm, though. The high stays at 33°F, and by Monday night, we’re plunging down to 17°F.
The Core 10-Day Forecast for Doylestown
The middle of this week is where things get interesting for anyone who hates the cold. Tuesday is looking like the absolute floor of this forecast. We’re talking a high of only 22°F and a bone-chilling low of 13°F.
Basically, it's stay-inside-and-make-soup weather.
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- Wednesday, Jan 21: Mostly cloudy but a slight rebound to 35°F. The low is still a brutal 12°F.
- Thursday, Jan 22: A brief "warm" spike to 40°F with a mix of rain and snow.
- Friday, Jan 23: Partly sunny skies return, holding steady at 32°F during the day and 20°F at night.
- Next Weekend: Saturday the 24th looks mostly sunny with a high of 28°F, while Sunday the 25th brings back the snow showers and a high of 29°F.
Why Doylestown Weather Feels "Different"
People often ask why Doylestown feels colder than Philly, even though it's only about 30 miles north. Historically, our borough sits at an elevation that catches just enough extra wind and moisture to turn a Philadelphia rain into a Doylestown slush.
The humidity is also a factor. Today it's sitting at 66%, but it’ll jump to 76% by this afternoon. When the air is that saturated at 37°F, the cold doesn't just sit on your skin—it sinks into your bones. It’s why local experts often suggest layering wool over synthetics during these specific late-January stretches.
Actionable Advice for the Week Ahead
You’ve got a narrow window of "easy" driving before the temperature drops on Sunday night.
- Salt the walkways today. With the rain-snow mix on Saturday followed by a drop to 18°F on Sunday night, anything wet is going to turn into a sheet of ice by Monday morning.
- Check the tire pressure. This Tuesday dip to 13°F is exactly when those "low pressure" sensors in your car start screaming.
- Plan for sun on Monday. It’s the only day in the first half of the week where the UV index actually hits 1. It’s not much, but for your mental health, it’s the day to be near a window.
The 10-day stretch ends on Monday, January 26, with another round of snow showers and a high of 21°F. It's a true winter gauntlet, so keep the heavy coat at the front of the closet.