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New York City, NY Weather on July 12

NYC's July 12 Record: Scorching 96°F in 1981

New York City's July 12 weather patterns show typical summer heat with average highs near 83°F, but the day has seen extreme temperature swings over the past 55 years. The record high of 96°F set in 1981 demonstrates how brutally hot midsummer can get in the city, while the record low of 55°F from 1978 reveals the wide variability possible even in summer months. This 41-degree spread illustrates the importance of preparedness for both heat waves and unexpected cool snaps during what is normally the warmest part of the year.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
69°F
Record High
94°F
2010
Record Low
58°F
1990
New York City, NY on July 12 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on July 12

Planning for July 12th in New York City, NY? 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 New York City?

The warmest July 12 in New York City, NY reached 94°F in 2010. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 84°F.

What was the coldest July 12 ever in New York City?

The coldest July 12 in New York City, NY dropped to 58°F in 1990. That is 11°F below the long-term average low of 69°F.

What is the average temperature on July 12 in New York City?

On July 12, New York City averages a high of 84°F and a low of 69°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from NY CITY CNTRL PARK.

How many years of weather data are available for July 12 in New York City?

We have 55 years of weather records for July 12 in New York City, NY, 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 New York City

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202583°F74°F0"--
202484°F72°F0.15"--
202391°F76°F0"--
202290°F70°F0"--
202186°F72°F3.61"--
202087°F71°F0.1"--
201987°F72°F0"--
201884°F64°F1.8"--
201788°F77°F0"--
201682°F68°F0"--
201589°F72°F0"--
201485°F71°F0"--
201377°F68°F0.64"--
201289°F70°F0"--
201193°F78°F0"--
201094°F73°F0"--
200981°F64°F0.05"--
200885°F71°F0"--
200780°F66°F0"--
200684°F72°F4.04"--
200585°F69°F0"--
200473°F64°F3.2"--
200383°F69°F0"--
200281°F62°F0"--
200178°F64°F0"--
200083°F66°F0"--
199980°F62°F0.1"--
199883°F64°F0"--
199787°F67°F0"--
199676°F66°F0.91"--
199583°F68°F0"--
199488°F67°F0"--
199394°F78°F0"--
199282°F70°F0.13"--
199187°F66°F0"--
199067°F58°F1.42"--
198980°F66°F0"--
198884°F72°F0.94"--
198789°F75°F0"--
198671°F62°F2.34"--
198582°F67°F0.38"--
198486°F72°F0"--
198394°F71°F0"--
198285°F73°F0.03"--
198194°F77°F0"--
198084°F70°F0.03"--
197992°F72°F0.03"--
197884°F59°F0"--
197778°F69°F1.75"--
197685°F63°F0"--
197573°F67°F0.71"--
197487°F62°F0"--
197376°F58°F0"--
197290°F74°F0"--
197186°F67°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: NY CITY CNTRL PARK

How Has July 12 Changed?

The last decade has been 5.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for New York City, NY, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 85°F / Low: 70°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 39°F / Low: 27°F
Jan
39°/ 27°
💧 9.0"
❄️ 2.1"
Feb
42°/ 29°
💧 8.5"
❄️ 2.8"
Mar
51°/ 36°
💧 10.3"
❄️ 2.3"
Apr
62°/ 45°
💧 9.9"
❄️ 2.1"
May
72°/ 54°
💧 9.6"
Jun
80°/ 64°
💧 9.2"
Jul
85°/ 70°
💧 11.4"
Aug
84°/ 68°
💧 12.0"
Sep
76°/ 61°
💧 13.1"
Oct
65°/ 51°
💧 12.0"
❄️ 2.9"
Nov
54°/ 41°
💧 10.9"
❄️ 1.9"
Dec
44°/ 33°
💧 9.9"
❄️ 1.9"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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