Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on May 16

On May 16th in Philadelphia, the weather typically brings a mix of temperatures. The hottest temperature ever recorded on this date was 90.0°F in 1951, while the coldest temperature reached 39.9°F in 1959. On average, the temperature hovers around 63.14°F, with the typical high temperature being 69.57°F and the low temperature averaging 56.70°F. In 1951, besides experiencing the hottest temperature, it was an eventful year for Philadelphia as the first commercially produced UNIVAC I computer was introduced, revolutionizing computing technology around the world.