Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Washington DC on September 16

On September 16th in Washington D.C., temperatures have seen extremes over the years. In 1991, the city recorded its hottest temperature of 96.1°F, while 1966 brought the coldest temperature of 48.9°F. On average, the temperature on this date is 70.13°F, with a high of 75.12°F and a low of 65.14°F. Amidst these weather fluctuations, an interesting news item from 1991 is that the Soviet Union officially dissolved, marking the end of the Cold War era and the emergence of the Russian Federation as a new sovereign nation.