Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on December 02

On December 2nd in Washington D.C., historical weather data shows a range of temperatures. The highest temperature ever recorded on this date was a scorching 73.0°F in 1970, while the coldest temperature dipped down to 16.0°F in 1967. The average temperature for December 2nd is 42.15°F, with an average high of 46.91°F and an average low of 37.39°F. In 1970, the year when the highest temperature was recorded, an interesting news item states that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established to address increasing concerns about pollution and protect the environment for future generations.