Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on August 18

On August 18th in Philadelphia, the mercury has soared to record-breaking heights, with the highest temperature ever recorded being a sweltering 97.0°F back in 1995. Contrastingly, the chill of the coldest recorded temperature of 52.0°F in 1961 remains a stark memory. Despite these extremes, the average temperature for this date stands at a comfortable 75.12°F. Residents can generally expect a warm day, with an average high of 79.01°F and a low of 71.24°F. In more recent news from 1995, the city celebrated the opening of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, a prestigious cultural venue that has become an integral part of Philadelphia's artistic scene.