Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on August 23

On August 23 in Washington D.C., temperatures have historically ranged from a scorching 97.0°F in 1968 to a chilly 55.9°F in 1952. The average temperature for this date is 75.48°F, with average highs of 78.91°F and average lows of 72.04°F. In 1968, when the highest temperature was recorded, the United States witnessed a significant milestone as NASA's Apollo 8 mission became the first manned spacecraft to orbit the Moon, paving the way for future lunar exploration and space endeavors.