Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Allentown on August 06

On August 6th in Allentown, the weather has experienced extremes over the years. In 1955, the temperature soared to a scorching 97.0°F, the hottest ever recorded, while in 1951, it dropped to a chilly 46.9°F, marking the coldest on record. The average temperature for this date stands at 72.44°F, with an average high of 76.33°F and an average low of 68.56°F. Interestingly, in the years preceding these weather records, in 1953, the groundbreaking polio vaccine developed by Dr. Jonas Salk was declared safe and effective, offering hope in the fight against the devastating disease.