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Dallas, TX Weather on July 12

Dallas hits 109°F on July 12, 1998: The hottest day on record

July 12 stands as one of Dallas's most extreme heat days on the historical record. In 1998, the city soared to a record-breaking 109°F, surpassing the typical average high of 97°F by 12 degrees. Across 55 years of documented data, this remains the only time Dallas experienced such scorching temperatures on this date, underscoring the rare intensity of that particular summer.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
97°F
Avg Low
77°F
Record High
109°F
1998
Record Low
69°F
1974
Dallas, TX on July 12 — Temperature History60°F80°F100°F120°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on July 12

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest July 12 ever in Dallas?

The warmest July 12 in Dallas, TX reached 109°F in 1998. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 97°F.

What was the coldest July 12 ever in Dallas?

The coldest July 12 in Dallas, TX dropped to 69°F in 1974. That is 8°F below the long-term average low of 77°F.

What is the average temperature on July 12 in Dallas?

On July 12, Dallas averages a high of 97°F and a low of 77°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from DALLAS FAA AP.

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

We have 55 years of weather records for July 12 in Dallas, TX, 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 Dallas

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202592°F75°F0.91"--
202497°F79°F0"--
2023103°F82°F0"--
2022103°F82°F0"--
202189°F75°F0"--
2020101°F79°F0"--
201994°F75°F0"--
2018103°F74°F0.71"--
201795°F79°F0"--
201696°F79°F0"--
201598°F79°F0"--
201498°F79°F0"--
2013102°F79°F0"--
201295°F75°F0"--
2011101°F84°F0"--
201094°F80°F0"--
2009103°F82°F0"--
2008101°F80°F0"--
200796°F77°F0"--
2006102°F79°F0"--
2005101°F78°F0"--
200494°F74°F0"--
200396°F75°F0"--
200294°F73°F0"--
2001101°F80°F0"--
2000101°F80°F0"--
199988°F71°F0"--
1998109°F84°F0"--
199797°F79°F0"--
199685°F74°F2.44"--
1995103°F82°F0"--
199494°F73°F1.73"--
199395°F78°F0"--
199296°F77°F0"--
199197°F76°F0"--
199093°F70°F0.38"--
198997°F78°F0"--
198894°F73°F10.46"--
198795°F75°F0"--
198695°F79°F0"--
198594°F73°F0"--
198496°F76°F0.25"--
198391°F71°F0"--
198295°F76°F0"--
198197°F80°F0"--
1980105°F81°F0"--
197997°F74°F0"--
1978101°F81°F0"--
1977100°F77°F0"--
197692°F72°F0"--
197593°F73°F0"--
197493°F69°F0"--
197388°F71°F0.18"--
197293°F70°F4.32"--
1971101°F82°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: DALLAS FAA AP

How Has July 12 Changed?

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Monthly Climate Averages

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

Warmest MonthAugustAvg High: 97°F / Low: 76°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 57°F / Low: 37°F
Jan
57°/ 37°
💧 9.2"
❄️ 1.0"
Feb
61°/ 41°
💧 9.3"
❄️ 1.7"
Mar
70°/ 49°
💧 11.0"
❄️ 0.8"
Apr
77°/ 56°
💧 11.7"
May
84°/ 65°
💧 12.8"
Jun
92°/ 73°
💧 13.4"
Jul
96°/ 76°
💧 10.1"
Aug
97°/ 76°
💧 11.3"
Sep
89°/ 69°
💧 13.2"
Oct
79°/ 58°
💧 16.5"
Nov
68°/ 47°
💧 10.4"
❄️ 1.0"
Dec
59°/ 39°
💧 10.4"
❄️ 1.3"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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