Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Boston on May 06

On May 6th, Boston experienced a range of temperatures. The highest temperature recorded on this date goes back to 1960 when it reached a scorching 82.9°F. However, in 1992, the low temperature plummeted to a chilly 37.9°F. The average temperature for May 6th is typically around 53.80°F, with an average high of 58.61°F and an average low of 48.99°F. Looking back to these significant years, an interesting news item from 1960 is the launch of the first weather satellite, TIROS-1, by NASA, which revolutionized our ability to observe and forecast weather patterns from space.