Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Boston on May 14

On May 14th in Boston, the weather can vary between extremes. The hottest temperature ever recorded for this date was 82.0°F, which occurred in 1961, while the coldest temperature happened in 1987, reaching 39.0°F. On average, this day experiences a temperature of 56.03°F, with a high of 59.81°F and a low of 52.25°F. In 1961, when Boston experienced its hottest May 14th, the pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced the development and release of a new oral contraceptive pill, providing a significant advancement in birth control options for women during that time.