Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on December 12

On December 12th in Washington D.C., the weather showcased various temperatures. The hottest temperature ever recorded for this date was 69.1°F in 1979, while the coldest temperature was 12.9°F back in 1957. The average temperature for December 12th is 40.11°F, with an average high of 46.81°F and an average low of 33.41°F. In 1979, when the hottest temperature was recorded, an interesting news item emerged: the Sony Walkman revolutionized portable music by introducing the world's first portable cassette player.