Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Allentown on August 17

On August 17th, Allentown experienced a range of temperatures, with the highest recorded temperature being 95.0°F in 2002 and the coldest recorded temperature being 46.0°F in 1979. The average temperature for this date is 73.39°F, with an average high of 77.22°F and an average low of 69.56°F. In 2002, the same year the highest temperature was recorded, an interesting news item that made headlines was the opening of the PPL Center, a state-of-the-art arena for sports and entertainment events, further enhancing the city's vibrant cultural scene.