Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Allentown on October 29

On October 29th, Allentown experienced a variety of temperature extremes throughout history. In 1989, the city saw record-breaking heat with a scorching temperature of 75.9°F, while in 1965, it endured freezing conditions as the mercury dropped to a bone-chilling 24.1°F. Typically, on this date, Allentown's weather stands at an average temperature of 48.97°F, with a high of 55.00°F and a low of 42.94°F. Adding an intriguing news item, during the year of record heat in 1989, NASA's Galileo spacecraft observed an asteroid named Gaspra, providing valuable insights into the composition and structure of these celestial bodies.