Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on July 31

On July 31st in Washington D.C., the weather typically sees an average temperature of 79.19°F, with an average high of 82.45°F and an average low of 75.94°F. However, historical data reveals that in 1954, the city experienced its hottest day ever recorded, reaching a scorching temperature of 102.9°F. In contrast, the coldest temperature on this day occurred in 1956, plunging to 57.9°F. Apart from the weather, an interesting news item from the past includes the fact that in 1956, Elvis Presley released his first hit song, "Heartbreak Hotel," which quickly became a sensation in the music industry.