Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on May 01

On May 1st, Washington D.C. experienced a mix of temperatures throughout history. In 2010, it reached the hottest temperature ever recorded at 88.0°F, while in 1963, it dipped to its coldest temperature of 41.0°F. Typically, the average temperature for this date is 62.38°F, with an average high of 67.48°F and an average low of 57.28°F. In 2010, coincidentally the year of the hottest temperature, Washington D.C. hosted its first ever International Pillow Fight Day at the National Mall, bringing together thousands of participants in a playful and unique event.