Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on August 22

On August 22nd in Washington D.C., the weather recorded over the years has shown a wide range of temperatures. In 1983, the hottest temperature ever recorded reached 99.0°F, while in 1956, the coldest temperature plummeted to 55.0°F. Typically, the average temperature for this date stands at 75.90°F, with an average high of 80.17°F and an average low of 71.63°F. An interesting news item from one of these years is that in 1956, Elvis Presley released his first hit song, "Heartbreak Hotel," which quickly became a sensation.