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Los Angeles, CA Weather on July 12

Los Angeles hit 97°F on this date in 1990, far above typical highs

July 12 in Los Angeles typically sees highs near 83°F and lows around 65°F, but the record books tell a different story. The city sweltered through a scorching 97°F on this date in 1990, a full 14 degrees above average. The coldest July 12 on record reached just 59°F in 1977, showing the surprising range of temperatures possible during mid-summer in Southern California across 55 years of observations.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
65°F
Record High
97°F
1990
Record Low
59°F
2001
Los Angeles, CA on July 12 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on July 12

Planning for July 12th in Los Angeles, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest July 12 ever in Los Angeles?

The warmest July 12 in Los Angeles, CA reached 97°F in 1990. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 83°F.

What was the coldest July 12 ever in Los Angeles?

The coldest July 12 in Los Angeles, CA dropped to 59°F in 2001. That is 6°F below the long-term average low of 65°F.

What is the average temperature on July 12 in Los Angeles?

On July 12, Los Angeles averages a high of 83°F and a low of 65°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC.

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

We have 55 years of weather records for July 12 in Los Angeles, CA, 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 Los Angeles

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202582°F64°F0"--
202480°F65°F0"--
202388°F64°F0"--
202277°F61°F0"--
202183°F69°F0"--
202092°F68°F0"--
201986°F64°F0"--
201888°F70°F0"--
201782°F67°F0"--
201679°F65°F0"--
201581°F62°F0"--
201482°F65°F0"--
201385°F63°F0"--
201280°F64°F0.03"--
201176°F64°F0"--
201075°F64°F0"--
200989°F65°F0"--
200884°F66°F0"--
200780°F62°F0"--
200690°F65°F0"--
200581°F64°F0"--
200485°F64°F0"--
200386°F65°F0"--
200283°F64°F0"--
200180°F59°F0"--
200077°F61°F0"--
199990°F68°F0"--
199887°F66°F0"--
199777°F65°F0"--
199682°F64°F0"--
199585°F63°F0"--
199480°F62°F0"--
199380°F67°F0"--
199276°F68°F0.13"--
199179°F63°F0"--
199097°F75°F0"--
198978°F64°F0"--
198881°F64°F0"--
198782°F63°F0"--
198685°F65°F0"--
198587°F70°F0"--
198490°F70°F0"--
198396°F70°F0"--
198286°F63°F0"--
198186°F67°F0"--
198085°F64°F0"--
197984°F63°F0"--
197885°F60°F0"--
197778°F59°F0"--
197680°F65°F0"--
197582°F63°F0"--
197483°F62°F0"--
197379°F64°F0"--
197288°F67°F0"--
197192°F68°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC

How Has July 12 Changed?

The last decade has been 1.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Los Angeles, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthSeptemberAvg High: 80°F / Low: 64°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 67°F / Low: 49°F
Jan
67°/ 49°
💧 11.5"
Feb
67°/ 50°
💧 13.0"
Mar
68°/ 52°
💧 9.2"
Apr
70°/ 54°
💧 6.0"
May
72°/ 58°
💧 4.1"
Jun
75°/ 61°
💧 2.6"
Jul
79°/ 64°
💧 1.8"
Aug
80°/ 65°
💧 9.1"
Sep
80°/ 64°
💧 5.6"
Oct
77°/ 60°
💧 5.6"
Nov
72°/ 53°
💧 7.4"
Dec
67°/ 49°
💧 10.6"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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