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Carlsbad, CA Weather on August 12
August 12th in Carlsbad, CA typically brings pleasant summer weather, with average highs around 75°F and lows near 65°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 12th was in 2012 (78°F average), while the coldest was 1975 (63°F) — a 15°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 2% of August 12th dates historically. The last decade has been 1.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 12
Planning for August 12th in Carlsbad, CA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
August 12 Weather Records for Carlsbad
- •The all-time record high for August 12th in Carlsbad, CA is 91°F, set in 1991.
- •The coldest August 12th on record dropped to 53°F in 1975.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 12th in 1 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), August 12th was 8°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 12 ever in Carlsbad?
The warmest August 12 in Carlsbad, CA reached 91°F in 1991. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 75°F.
What was the coldest August 12 ever in Carlsbad?
The coldest August 12 in Carlsbad, CA dropped to 53°F in 1975. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 65°F.
What is the average temperature on August 12 in Carlsbad?
On August 12, Carlsbad averages a high of 75°F and a low of 65°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from CARLSBAD MCCLELLAN PALOMAR AP.
How many years of weather data are available for August 12 in Carlsbad?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 12 in Carlsbad, CA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
August 12 Weather History in Carlsbad
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 78°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 75°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 78°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 80°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 75°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 73°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 80°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 73°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 76°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 77°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 75°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 71°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 84°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 71°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 70°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 72°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 73°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 76°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 76°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 73°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 75°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 81°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 73°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 73°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 80°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 72°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 84°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 71°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 72°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 71°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 81°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 70°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 73°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 91°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 70°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 71°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 69°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 70°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 69°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 69°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 76°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 78°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 74°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 75°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 77°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 72°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 73°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 82°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 78°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 74°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 79°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 74°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 78°F | 68°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1971 | 83°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: CARLSBAD MCCLELLAN PALOMAR AP
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Carlsbad, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.