On this date in 1977, the temperature soared to a calendar-day record of 90 degrees for a second straight day. And, on this date in 1874, the temperature dipped to a calendar-day record low of 26 degrees. The previous day also set a record low, falling to 24.
On this date in 2020, a record 2.33 inches of rain fell in D.C. It came from a line of strong to severe thunderstorms that produced wind gusts over 60 mph and prompted a tornado watch for the region.
Here are other notables from this day:
- Average high: 67
- Average low: 48
- Record high: 90 (1977)
- Record low: 26 (1874)
- Record precipitation: 2.33 inches (2020)
- Record snowfall: 0.1 inches (1957)
