Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Boston on August 20

On August 20th, Boston experienced varying weather conditions throughout the years. The highest temperature ever recorded on this date was a scorching 97.0°F in 1983, while the coldest temperature reached a more chilly 55.0°F in 1990. On average, the temperature for this date is 70.76°F, with a typical high of 74.84°F and a low of 66.67°F. In 1983, the same year Boston's temperature soared, the world's first commercially available mobile phone, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, was introduced, marking an important milestone in the history of communication technology.