Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on February 02

On February 2nd in Philadelphia, temperatures have fluctuated between extreme highs and lows throughout history. In 1988, the mercury rose to a scorching 61.0°F, marking the hottest temperature ever recorded for this date. Conversely, in 1961, the chill was palpable with a bone-chilling -4.0°F, ranking as the coldest temperature ever observed on that day. The average temperature for February 2nd stands at 34.15°F, combining these contrasting extremes. Fascinatingly, during these years, the city also experienced significant events. In 1988, the news headlines were captivated by the discovery of the wreckage of the USS Monitor, an iconic ironclad Union warship from the Civil War that sank off the coast of North Carolina in 1862.