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Newport News, VA Weather on July 12
July 12th in Newport News, VA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 88°F and lows near 70°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest July 12th was in 1993 (88°F average), while the coldest was 2002 (66°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 28% of July 12th dates historically, with the wettest July 12th recording 4.75" of rain. The last decade has been 5.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on July 12
Planning for July 12th in Newport News, VA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
July 12 Weather Records for Newport News
- •The all-time record high for July 12th in Newport News, VA is 97°F, set in 2005.
- •The coldest July 12th on record dropped to 51°F in 2002.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on July 12th in 22 of the last 54 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest July 12 ever in Newport News?
The warmest July 12 in Newport News, VA reached 97°F in 2005. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 88°F.
What was the coldest July 12 ever in Newport News?
The coldest July 12 in Newport News, VA dropped to 51°F in 2002. That is 19°F below the long-term average low of 70°F.
What is the average temperature on July 12 in Newport News?
On July 12, Newport News averages a high of 88°F and a low of 70°F based on 54 years of NOAA weather observations from NEWPORT NEWS PRESS BLD.
How many years of weather data are available for July 12 in Newport News?
We have 54 years of weather records for July 12 in Newport News, VA, 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 Newport News
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 86°F | 72°F | 4.47" | -- |
| 2023 | 90°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 89°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 90°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 94°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 90°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 84°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 95°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 86°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 83°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 83°F | 74°F | 4.32" | -- |
| 2012 | 82°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 94°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 88°F | 75°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2009 | 92°F | 72°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 2008 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 87°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 92°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 97°F | 79°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2004 | 88°F | 74°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2003 | 90°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 80°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 73°F | 64°F | 1.6" | -- |
| 1998 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 86°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 75°F | 72°F | 4.75" | -- |
| 1995 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 85°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 96°F | 81°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 97°F | 77°F | 0.81" | -- |
| 1991 | 86°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 93°F | 75°F | 0.86" | -- |
| 1989 | 83°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 86°F | 76°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 1987 | 90°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 97°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 84°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 87°F | 74°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 1983 | 91°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 83°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 93°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 96°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 80°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 93°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 93°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 79°F | 63°F | 3.96" | -- |
| 1974 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 80°F | 70°F | 4.32" | -- |
| 1971 | 87°F | 64°F | 3.94" | -- |
Based on 54 years of data from NOAA station: NEWPORT NEWS PRESS BLD
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Newport News, VA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.