Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Boston on August 15

On August 15th, the weather in Boston has shown a historical range of temperatures. In 1959, the city experienced its hottest recorded temperature of 96.1°F, while in 1964, it also experienced its coldest temperature of 52.0°F. The average temperature for this date is 72.71°F, with an average high of 77.21°F and an average low of 68.21°F. Looking back at these years, an interesting news item emerges from 1959: the successful launch of the Explorer 6 satellite by the United States, which provided the first images of Earth from space.