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Los Angeles, CA Weather on August 12
Los Angeles hit 104°F on August 12, 1994, nearly 20 degrees above normal
August 12 in Los Angeles typically brings warm but manageable summer heat, with average highs around 84°F. However, the record tells a more extreme story. In 1994, the city sweltered through a scorching 104°F, approaching dangerous heat levels that are about 20 degrees above the daily norm. Meanwhile, the record low of 56°F set in 1976 reveals the temperature swing possible on this date, demonstrating the variability that can occur even in Southern California's typically predictable summer season.
What to Expect on August 12
Planning for August 12th in Los Angeles, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 12 ever in Los Angeles?
The warmest August 12 in Los Angeles, CA reached 104°F in 1994. That is 20°F above the long-term average high of 84°F.
What was the coldest August 12 ever in Los Angeles?
The coldest August 12 in Los Angeles, CA dropped to 56°F in 1976. That is 10°F below the long-term average low of 66°F.
What is the average temperature on August 12 in Los Angeles?
On August 12, Los Angeles averages a high of 84°F and a low of 66°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC.
How many years of weather data are available for August 12 in Los Angeles?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 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.
August 12 Weather History in Los Angeles
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 89°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 83°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 92°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 86°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 85°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 79°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 84°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 79°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 76°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 78°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 80°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 84°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 80°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 82°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 92°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 82°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 90°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 94°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 79°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 91°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 104°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 80°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 77°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 82°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 79°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 95°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 76°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 86°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 90°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 72°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 80°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 81°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 85°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 80°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 74°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 81°F | 69°F | 0.32" | -- |
| 1971 | 87°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC
How Has August 12 Changed?
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Los Angeles, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.