Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on February 16

On February 16th in Washington D.C., the weather has seen extremes over the years. The hottest temperature ever recorded on this date was 75.0°F back in 1954, while the coldest temperature dipped down to 10.2°F in 2015. However, the average temperature for this date stands at 38.86°F, with a high of 46.46°F and a low of 31.27°F. In an interesting news item from the past, in 1954 when Washington D.C. experienced its hottest February 16th, the groundbreaking ceremony for the iconic United States Air Force Memorial took place, commemorating the brave men and women who served in the Air Force.