Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on October 17

On October 17th in Washington D.C., historical weather data reveals that the highest temperature ever recorded was 82.9°F in 1963, while the coldest temperature occurred in 1970, reaching 39.0°F. Typically, the average temperature for this date is 58.41°F, with an average high of 63.60°F and an average low of 53.22°F. In 1963, while experiencing a record high temperature, an interesting news item was the successful launch of the first geostationary weather satellite, Syncom 2, by the United States. This groundbreaking event allowed for continuous monitoring of weather patterns from space, revolutionizing meteorology and enhancing forecast accuracy.