Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on May 06

On May 6th in Philadelphia, the temperature soared to a scorching 90.0°F in 1986, marking the highest recorded temperature on this date. Conversely, in 1954, the city experienced a chilly low of 42.1°F, the coldest temperature ever recorded for May 6th. The average temperature for the date stands at 59.84°F, with an average high of 64.65°F and an average low of 55.03°F. In an interesting news item from 1986, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the construction of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, promising to bring new opportunities and growth to the city's economy.