Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on May 04

On May 4th, Washington D.C. experienced a mix of temperatures throughout its history. In 1965, it reached a scorching high of 91.9°F, contrasting sharply with the chilly 39.0°F recorded in 1986. The average temperature for this date stands at 61.77°F, with an average high of 67.91°F and an average low of 55.63°F. In regards to an interesting news item, let's take a look at 1986. During this year, the significant event worth mentioning is the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger on January 28th, resulting in the tragic loss of all seven crew members.