Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on May 16

On May 16th in Washington D.C., the temperature reached a maximum of 89.1°F in 1951, setting a record for the hottest day on this date. Conversely, the coldest temperature ever recorded was 41.0°F in 1973. The average temperature for May 16th in Washington D.C. is 65.89°F, with an average high of 70.81°F and an average low of 60.98°F. In 1951, alongside the scorching heat, it was reported that the iconic Washington Monument, standing tall in the nation's capital, reopened to the public after being closed for repairs following earthquake damage.