Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on December 27

On December 27th in Washington D.C., the weather varied significantly over the years. In 1971, temperatures soared to a scorching 72.0°F, making it the hottest day ever recorded on this date. Conversely, in 1989, the city experienced bone-chilling cold, with temperatures plummeting to a frigid 12.9°F, marking the coldest day on record for December 27th. On average, residents can expect a temperature of 37.43°F on this day, with highs reaching 44.46°F and lows dropping to 30.40°F. In 1971, an interesting news item include astronaut Alan Shepard hitting two golf balls on the Moon's surface during the Apollo 14 mission, making him the first and only person to play golf on the Moon.