Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on July 03

On July 3rd in Philadelphia, the temperature reached an average of 76.24°F, with a high of 80.23°F and a low of 72.25°F. Notably, in 1966, the city experienced a scorching hot day with a record-breaking temperature of 104.0°F, while in 1957, it dipped to a chilly 54.0°F. In other news during these years, it is fascinating to note that in 1957, the Soviet Union successfully launched the world's first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, marking the dawn of the Space Age.