Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Allentown on February 28

On February 28th in Allentown, the temperature has varied throughout the years. In 1976, a scorching 66.9°F was recorded, making it the hottest temperature ever reached on this date. Conversely, in 2014, the temperature dropped to a chilly 4.1°F, marking the coldest temperature ever recorded. The average temperature for February 28th stands at 35.56°F, with an average high of 42.10°F and an average low of 29.03°F. In the midst of these extremes, an interesting news item from 1976 reveals that the city hosted its very first professional basketball team, the Allentown Jets, in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).