Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on May 19

On May 19th in Philadelphia, weather records show that the hottest temperature ever recorded on this date was 96.1°F in 1962, while the coldest temperature was 42.1°F in 1973. The average temperature for this day is 62.93°F, with an average high of 68.43°F and an average low of 57.42°F. In 1973, coincidentally the same year as the coldest temperature record, an interesting news item worth mentioning is that the iconic Philadelphia Spectrum Arena opened its doors for the first time, becoming a popular venue for various sports and entertainment events for many years to come.