Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on April 28

On April 28th in Washington D.C., the weather saw a range of temperatures throughout its recorded history, with the hottest temperature reaching 91.9°F in 1957 and the coldest dipping to 39.9°F in 2004. The average temperature for this date stands at 60.05°F, having an average high of 66.89°F and an average low of 53.22°F. In 1957, during this time of year, an interesting news item was the historic launch of Sputnik 2 by the Soviet Union, carrying the world's first living being into space, a dog named Laika, which captivated the world's attention and marked a significant milestone in space exploration.