Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on January 12

On January 12th in Washington D.C., the weather has seen extremes over the years. In 2017, the city experienced its hottest recorded temperature on this day, reaching 72.0°F. However, back in 1968, it was a stark contrast as the mercury dropped to a chilly 7.0°F, marking the coldest temperature ever recorded on this date. On average, the temperature for this day hovers around 35.93°F, with a typical high of 43.80°F and a low of 28.05°F. Amidst these weather fluctuations, an interesting news item from those years is that in 1968, the National Biscuit Company released a new cookie called the Oreo Double Stuf.