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Chico, CA Weather on August 12
August 12th in Chico, CA typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 95°F and lows near 60°F — a 35°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 12th was in 1996 (91°F average), while the coldest was 1988 (68°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. This date has historically been dry, with little recorded precipitation. The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 12
Planning for August 12th in Chico, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
August 12 Weather Records for Chico
- •The all-time record high for August 12th in Chico, CA is 110°F, set in 1996.
- •The coldest August 12th on record dropped to 51°F in 2007.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 12th in 47 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), August 12th was 7°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 12 ever in Chico?
The warmest August 12 in Chico, CA reached 110°F in 1996. That is 15°F above the long-term average high of 95°F.
What was the coldest August 12 ever in Chico?
The coldest August 12 in Chico, CA dropped to 51°F in 2007. That is 9°F below the long-term average low of 60°F.
What is the average temperature on August 12 in Chico?
On August 12, Chico averages a high of 95°F and a low of 60°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from CHICO UNIV FARM.
How many years of weather data are available for August 12 in Chico?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 12 in Chico, 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 Chico
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 88°F | 67°F | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 91°F | 70°F | -- | -- |
| 2022 | 94°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 98°F | 74°F | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 94°F | 64°F | -- | -- |
| 2019 | 92°F | 69°F | -- | -- |
| 2018 | 95°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 97°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 93°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 87°F | 66°F | -- | -- |
| 2014 | 99°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 92°F | -- | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 103°F | 65°F | -- | -- |
| 2011 | 93°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 92°F | 56°F | -- | -- |
| 2009 | 101°F | 61°F | -- | -- |
| 2008 | 98°F | 65°F | -- | -- |
| 2007 | 92°F | 51°F | -- | -- |
| 2006 | 94°F | 58°F | -- | -- |
| 2005 | 101°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 106°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 92°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 102°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 91°F | 57°F | -- | -- |
| 2000 | 93°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 102°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 88°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 110°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 89°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 94°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 83°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 106°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 98°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 102°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 92°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 85°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 92°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 97°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 97°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 94°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 94°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 85°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 90°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 99°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 96°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 92°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 95°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 91°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 94°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 90°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 94°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 93°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 102°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: CHICO UNIV FARM
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Chico, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.