Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Allentown on December 17

On December 17th, Allentown experienced a range of temperatures throughout history. The highest temperature ever recorded on this date was a toasty 63.0°F in 2000, while the coldest temperature reached a chilling -2.0°F back in 1951. On average, this day sees a temperature of 33.23°F, with a high of 39.87°F and a low of 26.59°F. In other news, in the year 1951 when it was particularly cold, the renowned American painter Jackson Pollock created one of his famous drip paintings, "Number 27, 1951," showcasing his unique abstract expressionist style.