Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on July 16

On July 16th in Washington D.C., temperatures are typically warm with an average temperature of 80.35°F. The highest temperature ever recorded for this date was a scorching 104.0°F in 1988, while the coldest temperature was a relatively mild 62.1°F in 1967. During this time of year, locals can expect a balmy average high of 83.75°F and a pleasant average low of 76.96°F. In 1988, an interesting news item was that NASA presented evidence suggesting the possibility of life on Mars, igniting widespread excitement and speculation about the existence of extraterrestrial beings.