Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Boston on May 16

On May 16th in Boston, the temperature fluctuated between the hottest and coldest ever recorded. In 1951, the mercury soared to a scorching 91.0°F, while in 1987, it plummeted to a chilly 39.9°F. On average, the temperature for this date settles at 57.59°F, with a high of 63.04°F and a low of 52.14°F. Interestingly, during the year of the hottest temperature record, 1951, the first ever color TV broadcast took place in the United States, marking a significant milestone in the history of television.