Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on March 11

On March 11th in Washington D.C., the weather can vary greatly. The hottest temperature ever recorded for this date occurred in 2021, reaching 79.0°F, while the coldest temperature on record was 15.1°F, dating back to 1960. On average, the temperature for March 11th is 44.90°F, with a high of 52.02°F and a low of 37.78°F. In an interesting news item from the past, it's worth noting that in 1960, the Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union were escalating, leading to the U-2 spy plane incident when an American reconnaissance aircraft was shot down by the Soviets, causing heightened international tensions.