Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on October 26

On October 26th in Washington D.C., the weather has seen extremes over the years. The hottest temperature recorded was a scorching 82.0°F in 1978, while the coldest temperature ever reached was a chilly 33.1°F in 1962. On average, the temperature for this date is 55.09°F, with a typical high of 60.76°F and a low of 49.42°F. In 1978, the same year the highest temperature was recorded, a remarkable news event occurred when the first women were admitted to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, marking a significant milestone in gender equality and military progress.