Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on October 03

On October 3rd in Washington D.C., the weather varied over the years. The hottest temperature ever recorded on this day was 88.0°F in 1954, while the coldest temperature ever recorded was a chilly 36.0°F in 1974. On average, the temperature for this date is 64.58°F, with an average high of 70.93°F and an average low of 58.23°F. In 1954, a captivating news item from the era was the launch of the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, which marked a significant milestone in submarine technology and exploration.