Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on May 18

On May 18th in Philadelphia, temperatures have varied over the years. The hottest temperature ever recorded, reaching 93.9°F, occurred in 1962, while the coldest temperature dipped to 41.0°F in 1973. On average, this date experiences a temperature of 62.69°F, with a high of 68.11°F and a low of 57.26°F. An interesting news item from those years includes the fact that in 1962, Philadelphia's iconic LOVE sculpture was created by artist Robert Indiana, becoming an emblem of the city's art scene and a popular tourist attraction.