Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on August 30

On August 30th in Philadelphia, the city experienced a range of temperatures. The hottest temperature recorded on this date was 100.0°F in 1953, while the coldest temperature reached 46.9°F in 1986. The average temperature for this day is 74.66°F, with an average high of 78.73°F and an average low of 70.59°F. In 1953, when the temperature was at its highest, an interesting news item mentioned the opening of "The Robe," the first movie screened in CinemaScope, a widescreen technology that enhanced the movie-watching experience.