Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on August 12

On August 12th, Philadelphia experienced a remarkable weather range. In 2005, it recorded its hottest temperature ever at a scorching 97.0°F. Conversely, in 1962, it faced its coldest temperature on record, plunging to a chilly 53.1°F. The average temperature for this date sits at 75.28°F, with an average high of 79.14°F and an average low of 71.42°F. Looking back to that time, a remarkable news item occurred in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy announced the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis, averting a potential nuclear catastrophe and bringing a sigh of relief to Philadelphia and the world.