Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Allentown on June 16

On June 16th in Allentown, a city known for its varied weather patterns, the highest temperature ever recorded was a scorching 96.1°F back in 1957. Conversely, the coldest temperature ever recorded was a chilly 44.1°F in 1961. On this particular date, the average temperature is typically 70.69°F, with an average high of 75.38°F and an average low of 65.99°F. In the year of the record-breaking heat, 1957, the interesting news item of the time was the successful launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik, which marked the beginning of the Space Age and sparked a space race with the United States.