Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on August 10

On August 10th, Washington D.C. experienced a mix of warm temperatures and pleasant weather. The hottest temperature ever recorded on this date was 98.1°F in 2010, while the coldest temperature was 60.1°F back in 1972. The average temperature for August 10th is typically 78.49°F, with an average high of 81.85°F and an average low of 75.14°F. In an interesting news development from the past, in 1972, the iconic Watergate scandal began to unfold, leading to the eventual resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974.