Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on July 16

On July 16th in Philadelphia, historic weather records indicate extremes in temperature with a scorching 102.0°F in 1988 as the hottest ever recorded, and a chilly 55.9°F in 1960 marking the coldest. The average temperature for this date stands at a comfortable 77.84°F, with an average high of 81.71°F and an average low of 73.98°F. In 1988, the same year as the record high, an intriguing news item emerged as Nike signed basketball legend Michael Jordan to an endorsement deal, propelling the brand into a new era of athletic endorsements and forever shaping the sneaker industry.