Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on December 24

On December 24th, Philadelphia experienced a range of temperatures throughout history. The hottest temperature reached an impressive 71.1°F in 2015, while the coldest temperature dropped to a bone-chilling 3.0°F in 1983. On average, this date brings a cool but not too cold temperature of 36.74°F, with a high of 44.09°F and a low of 29.39°F. In addition to these temperature statistics, an interesting event occurred in 1983 where President Ronald Reagan signed into law a bill establishing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday, commemorating the influential civil rights leader.