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Cleveland, OH Weather on July 12

Cleveland hit 96°F on July 12, 2016 — nearly 13° above normal

July 12 in Cleveland typically brings warm summer weather with highs near 83°F, but the record books show extremes that span nearly 50 degrees. The hottest July 12 on record came in 2016 when temperatures soared to 96°F, while a chilly 48°F occurred back in 1978, demonstrating the surprising temperature variability possible even in the middle of summer across this 55-year dataset.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
65°F
Record High
96°F
2016
Record Low
46°F
1973
Cleveland, OH on July 12 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on July 12

Planning for July 12th in Cleveland, OH? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest July 12 ever in Cleveland?

The warmest July 12 in Cleveland, OH reached 96°F in 2016. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 82°F.

What was the coldest July 12 ever in Cleveland?

The coldest July 12 in Cleveland, OH dropped to 46°F in 1973. That is 19°F below the long-term average low of 65°F.

What is the average temperature on July 12 in Cleveland?

On July 12, Cleveland averages a high of 82°F and a low of 65°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from CLEVELAND BURKE LAKEFRONT AP.

How many years of weather data are available for July 12 in Cleveland?

We have 55 years of weather records for July 12 in Cleveland, OH, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

July 12 Weather History in Cleveland

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202595°F76°F0"--
202483°F69°F0"--
202379°F72°F0.76"--
202282°F72°F0"--
202179°F71°F1.17"--
202079°F70°F0"--
201976°F69°F0"--
201881°F65°F0"--
201786°F72°F0.03"--
201696°F74°F0"--
201578°F67°F0.03"--
201484°F68°F0"--
201375°F63°F0"--
201283°F70°F0"--
201185°F72°F----
201088°F71°F0"--
200979°F63°F0"--
200888°F73°F1.22"--
200781°F61°F0"--
200683°F72°F1.45"--
200594°F70°F0.15"--
200485°F75°F0.08"--
200373°F62°F0"--
200273°F60°F0"--
200173°F63°F0"--
200079°F59°F0"--
199983°F62°F0"--
199878°F61°F0"--
199780°F56°F0"--
199686°F60°F0"--
199588°F58°F0"--
199487°F60°F0"--
199384°F67°F0"--
199284°F70°F4.24"--
199178°F61°F0.18"--
199066°F62°F1.73"--
198977°F65°F0"--
198883°F64°F0"--
198789°F69°F0"--
198683°F68°F1.24"--
198581°F60°F0"--
198484°F57°F0"--
198392°F68°F0"--
198285°F60°F0"--
198189°F60°F0"--
198075°F63°F0.66"--
197986°F67°F0"--
197880°F48°F0"--
197785°F68°F0"--
197690°F56°F5.08"--
197572°F50°F0"--
197473°F54°F0"--
197378°F46°F0"--
197291°F71°F0"--
197176°F59°F0.46"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: CLEVELAND BURKE LAKEFRONT AP

How Has July 12 Changed?

The last decade has been 5.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Cleveland, OH, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 82°F / Low: 67°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 35°F / Low: 22°F
Jan
35°/ 22°
💧 4.1"
❄️ 1.4"
Feb
38°/ 23°
💧 4.5"
❄️ 1.7"
Mar
47°/ 31°
💧 5.2"
❄️ 1.6"
Apr
59°/ 41°
💧 5.9"
May
69°/ 52°
💧 6.9"
Jun
78°/ 62°
💧 7.7"
Jul
82°/ 67°
💧 8.8"
Aug
81°/ 66°
💧 9.6"
Sep
75°/ 59°
💧 8.6"
Oct
64°/ 48°
💧 6.6"
Nov
51°/ 38°
💧 5.6"
❄️ 1.1"
Dec
41°/ 29°
💧 5.0"
❄️ 2.3"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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