Cite Return to Daily IQ Today's Weather Fact On this date in 1989, cold gripped much of the nation. Two towns in Montana, Broadus and Hardin, recorded a temperature of 47 degrees below zero earning honors as the coldest spots in the nation. Other Weather Facts Select month and date: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Related LinksWeather CentralWeather DisastersWeather ExtremesClimateTornado FactsMajor Storms