Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on January 05

On January 5th in Washington D.C., weather records reveal extremes in temperatures. In 1997, a scorching 71.1°F was registered as the hottest temperature ever recorded on this date. Conversely, in 1968, the coldest temperature plummeted to a bone-chilling 10.9°F. The average temperature for January 5th is measured at 36.24°F, with the average high peaking at 43.39°F and the average low dipping to 29.09°F. In a captivating event from these years, it is worth noting that in 1968, the iconic Apollo 8 mission became the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon, forever marking a remarkable milestone in space exploration.