Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on November 17

On November 17th in Washington D.C., the weather has seen extremes over the years. In 1953, the record-breaking heat reached 73.9°F, while 1959 brought a chilling low of 26.1°F. The average temperature for this date is 48.75°F, with an average high of 54.55°F and an average low of 42.96°F. A fascinating news item from these years is that in 1959, the United States launched its first weather satellite named Vanguard 2, which greatly improved the understanding and forecasting of weather patterns.