Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on August 19

On August 19th, Philadelphia experienced varying temperatures. The hottest temperature ever recorded for this date was 93.9°F in 2002, while the coldest temperature occurred in 1963, reaching just 51.1°F. The average temperature for August 19th is 74.48°F, with an average high of 78.83°F and an average low of 70.14°F. In 2002, while Philadelphia was enduring scorching heat, an interesting news event occurred as the Pennsylvania Convention Center expanded its exhibition space, making it one of the largest convention centers in the country.