Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on August 05

On August 5th in Washington D.C., the weather typically reaches an average high temperature of 81.37°F, with an average low temperature of 74.55°F. However, historical data reveals that on this date, in 2012, the temperature soared to a scorching 98.1°F, making it the hottest ever recorded on this day. Conversely, in 1951, Washington D.C. experienced a chilly 59.0°F, marking the coldest recorded temperature for August 5th. Despite these extremes, the average temperature stands at a pleasant 77.96°F. In an interesting news item from the past, in 1951, President Harry S. Truman dedicated the National Emergency Management Agency's (now FEMA) new headquarters in Washington D.C., highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness and response.