Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on July 11

On July 11th in Washington D.C., the weather has seen extremes over the years. In 1987, temperatures soared to a scorching 99.0°F, setting the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded. Conversely, in 1963, the mercury dropped to a chilly 61.0°F, marking the coldest temperature on this date. The average temperature for July 11th stands at 78.28°F, with an average high of 81.31°F and an average low of 75.26°F. In the midst of these temperature fluctuations, an interesting news item from the past is that in 1963, The Washington Post published its first article by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward, who went on to play a significant role in political journalism during the Watergate scandal.