Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Boston on May 17

On May 17th in Boston, the weather varies between hot and cold extremes. The hottest temperature ever recorded for this date was 91.9°F in 1977, while the coldest temperature reached 39.9°F in 1956. On average, the temperature sits at 58.10°F, with a typical high of 63.42°F and a low of 52.77°F. In 1977, around the same time as the scorching heat, a fascinating news event took place: Apple Computer Inc. released the Apple II, a revolutionary personal computer that would pave the way for future technological advancements.