Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on August 12

On August 12th in Washington D.C., the weather is typically warm with an average temperature of 77.47°F. However, 2016 marked a record-breaking year when the temperature soared to a scorching 99.0°F, making it the hottest day ever recorded on this date. Conversely, in 1962, the coldest temperature dipped to a chilly 59.0°F. This day's average high reaches 81.28°F, while the average low settles at 73.65°F. In the news during these years, interestingly, in 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, highlighting the geopolitical tensions of the era.