Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on January 08

On January 8th, Washington D.C. experienced a range of temperatures throughout history. The highest temperature ever recorded was a warm 73.0°F in 2008, while the coldest temperature reached a chilling 8.1°F in 1968. On average, this date sees a temperature of 34.48°F, with a high of 41.87°F and a low of 27.10°F. In 2008, besides the remarkable high temperature, an interesting news item in the United States was that Barack Obama became the first African American to be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, marking a historic moment in the country's history.