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Nashville, TN Weather on July 12

Nashville hit 101°F on July 12, 1980 - near its extreme summer limit

Nashville's July 12 record high of 101°F, set in 1980, stands as a stark reminder of the city's brutal summer heat. With typical highs near 89°F for this date, that 1980 reading stretched 12 degrees above normal, among the most intense heat events in the city's recorded history. The record low of 58°F in 1973 shows the relatively narrow overnight cooling that Nashville experiences in mid-summer.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
70°F
Record High
101°F
1980
Record Low
58°F
1973
Nashville, TN on July 12 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F120°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on July 12

Planning for July 12th in Nashville, TN? 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 Nashville?

The warmest July 12 in Nashville, TN reached 101°F in 1980. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 89°F.

What was the coldest July 12 ever in Nashville?

The coldest July 12 in Nashville, TN dropped to 58°F in 1973. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 70°F.

What is the average temperature on July 12 in Nashville?

On July 12, Nashville averages a high of 89°F and a low of 70°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SHELBY BOTTOMS NATURE CTR.

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

We have 55 years of weather records for July 12 in Nashville, TN, 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 Nashville

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202589°F72°F----
202489°F68°F0"--
202387°F71°F----
202292°F71°F0.91"--
202180°F70°F1.37"--
202092°F65°F0"--
201991°F70°F0"--
201893°F70°F0"--
201794°F68°F0"--
201691°F71°F0"--
201593°F74°F0.05"--
201493°F64°F0"--
201382°F63°F1.91"--
201285°F70°F0"--
201199°F77°F0"--
201089°F71°F1.04"--
200982°F68°F0"--
200894°F71°F0"--
200785°F64°F0"--
200692°F75°F0"--
200587°F69°F0.03"--
200492°F74°F0"--
200386°F67°F0"--
200282°F69°F6.45"--
200187°F68°F0"--
200097°F74°F0.03"--
199983°F69°F0"--
199889°F71°F0.33"--
199790°F64°F0"--
199687°F67°F0"--
199598°F72°F0"--
199481°F71°F0"--
199391°F72°F2.03"--
199293°F73°F0"--
199194°F74°F1.17"--
199084°F71°F3.4"--
198992°F71°F0.05"--
198888°F72°F0.15"--
198793°F71°F0"--
198694°F71°F0.03"--
198595°F70°F0"--
198485°F73°F0"--
198390°F68°F0"--
198288°F69°F0"--
198194°F72°F0"--
1980101°F75°F0"--
197977°F71°F0.84"--
197887°F64°F0"--
197793°F75°F0"--
197691°F73°F0"--
197579°F59°F0.1"--
197488°F69°F0"--
197383°F58°F0"--
197291°F68°F0"--
197188°F68°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SHELBY BOTTOMS NATURE CTR

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 Nashville, TN, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 90°F / Low: 70°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 48°F / Low: 29°F
Jan
48°/ 29°
💧 9.5"
❄️ 1.3"
Feb
53°/ 32°
💧 10.9"
❄️ 1.1"
Mar
63°/ 40°
💧 10.5"
❄️ 0.9"
Apr
72°/ 48°
💧 11.1"
❄️ 0.6"
May
79°/ 58°
💧 10.8"
Jun
87°/ 66°
💧 10.3"
Jul
90°/ 70°
💧 10.9"
Aug
89°/ 68°
💧 10.3"
Sep
84°/ 62°
💧 11.9"
Oct
73°/ 50°
💧 9.9"
❄️ 0.4"
Nov
61°/ 39°
💧 10.3"
❄️ 0.4"
Dec
52°/ 33°
💧 10.3"
❄️ 0.6"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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