Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on January 16

On January 16th in Washington D.C, weather data reveals a historical range of temperatures. The hottest temperature ever recorded for this date was 73.0°F in 1953, while the coldest temperature ever recorded was 3.0°F in 1972. Typically, the average temperature rests at 35.53°F, with an average high of 42.77°F and an average low of 28.29°F. In the same year as the record-low temperature, 1972, an interesting news item emerged: the Watergate scandal began, ultimately leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. This tumultuous event had a lasting impact on American politics and government transparency.