Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on May 20

On May 20th in Washington D.C., temperatures have fluctuated over the years. The all-time highest temperature recorded was 96.1°F in 1996, while the coldest temperature dropped to 42.1°F in 2002. On average, the temperature for this date stands at 66.78°F, with a daily high of 73.00°F and a low of 60.57°F. In 1996, the same year the highest temperature was reached, an interesting news item unfolded as the United States celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, commemorating humanity's first steps on the moon and the extraordinary achievement of NASA and its astronauts.