Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on December 16

On December 16th, Washington D.C. experienced varying weather conditions throughout history. The hottest temperature ever recorded on this date was 73.9°F in 1971, while the coldest temperature recorded was 12.9°F in 1951. On average, the temperature for this date settles around 38.77°F, with an average high of 45.60°F and an average low of 31.94°F. Looking back to these years, it is intriguing to note that in 1971, during this period, the United States and the Soviet Union signed the "Salt I" treaty, aiming to limit the number of nuclear weapons possessed by both countries, bringing some relief during the Cold War tensions.