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Indianapolis, IN Weather on July 12
Indianapolis hit 96°F on this date in 1987
July 12 ranks as one of the hottest days on record for Indianapolis, with a scorching peak of 96°F logged in 1987 by far the most extreme temperature documented across 55 years of data. While typical highs hover around a comfortable 84°F, the city's thermal range is dramatic, from that dangerous 96-degree record down to a chilly 53°F low in 1975, demonstrating the volatile summer weather patterns central Indiana can experience.
What to Expect on July 12
Planning for July 12th in Indianapolis, IN? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest July 12 ever in Indianapolis?
The warmest July 12 in Indianapolis, IN reached 96°F in 1987. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 84°F.
What was the coldest July 12 ever in Indianapolis?
The coldest July 12 in Indianapolis, IN dropped to 54°F in 2001. That is 11°F below the long-term average low of 65°F.
What is the average temperature on July 12 in Indianapolis?
On July 12, Indianapolis averages a high of 84°F and a low of 65°F based on 54 years of NOAA weather observations from INDIANAPOLIS SE SIDE.
How many years of weather data are available for July 12 in Indianapolis?
We have 54 years of weather records for July 12 in Indianapolis, IN, 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 Indianapolis
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88°F | 71°F | 2.24" | -- |
| 2024 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 86°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 84°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 82°F | 67°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2020 | 83°F | 63°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 2019 | 84°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 84°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 90°F | 70°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2016 | 88°F | 67°F | 1.6" | -- |
| 2015 | 85°F | 68°F | 8.13" | -- |
| 2014 | 79°F | 65°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2013 | 78°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 90°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 95°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 87°F | 67°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 2009 | 76°F | 64°F | 1.78" | -- |
| 2008 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 72°F | 69°F | 2.69" | -- |
| 2005 | 85°F | 70°F | 1.57" | -- |
| 2004 | 86°F | 69°F | 1.24" | -- |
| 2002 | 78°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 73°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 78°F | 60°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1999 | 77°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 78°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 80°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 82°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 91°F | 69°F | -- | -- |
| 1994 | 86°F | 65°F | -- | -- |
| 1993 | 86°F | 69°F | -- | -- |
| 1992 | 86°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 84°F | 69°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1990 | 79°F | 63°F | 6.15" | -- |
| 1989 | 92°F | 69°F | 2.84" | -- |
| 1988 | 83°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 96°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 90°F | 68°F | 3.84" | -- |
| 1985 | 81°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 83°F | 59°F | 0.71" | -- |
| 1983 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 90°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 94°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 85°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 75°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 84°F | 68°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1976 | 93°F | 66°F | 1.57" | -- |
| 1975 | 75°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 90°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 81°F | 65°F | 0.08" | -- |
Based on 54 years of data from NOAA station: INDIANAPOLIS SE SIDE
How Has July 12 Changed?
The last decade has been 5.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Indianapolis, IN, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.