Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on August 29

On August 29th, the weather in Washington D.C. has seen extremes in temperature over the years. In 1953, the highest recorded temperature reached a scorching 98.1°F, while in 1986, the lowest recorded temperature was a chilly 48.9°F. On average, this date experiences a temperature of 76.90°F, with an average high of 81.12°F and an average low of 72.69°F. In these weather conditions, it is worth mentioning that in 1953, the same year the record high was set, the U.S. successfully launched the first color television broadcast.