Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on July 17

On July 17th in Washington D.C., historic weather data reveals a record high temperature of 102.0°F in 1980, while the lowest temperature recorded was 62.1°F in 1954. The average temperature for this date stands at 80.07°F, with an average high of 83.73°F and an average low of 76.41°F. In 1980, coinciding with the scorching temperature, Washington D.C. played host to the Democratic National Convention where President Jimmy Carter was nominated for re-election.