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Phoenix, AZ Weather on April 12
Phoenix hits record 98°F on April 12, 1985
On April 12, 1985, Phoenix soared to 98°F, marking the hottest recorded temperature for this date in the city's 55-year climate record. The average high for April 12 sits at 85°F, making the 1985 record a remarkable 13 degrees above normal. Meanwhile, the coldest April 12 on record dropped to just 44°F in 2001, showing the wide temperature swings that can occur in the desert during spring.
What to Expect on April 12
Planning for April 12th in Phoenix, AZ? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 12 ever in Phoenix?
The warmest April 12 in Phoenix, AZ reached 101°F in 2025. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 85°F.
What was the coldest April 12 ever in Phoenix?
The coldest April 12 in Phoenix, AZ dropped to 44°F in 1991. That is 11°F below the long-term average low of 55°F.
What is the average temperature on April 12 in Phoenix?
On April 12, Phoenix averages a high of 85°F and a low of 55°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from YOUNGTOWN.
How many years of weather data are available for April 12 in Phoenix?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 12 in Phoenix, AZ, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
April 12 Weather History in Phoenix
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 93°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 79°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 91°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 76°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 91°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 91°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 83°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 85°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | -- | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 77°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 83°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 88°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 76°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 85°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 88°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 88°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 83°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 86°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 93°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 71°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 94°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 81°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 79°F | 51°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1997 | 79°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 84°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 87°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 87°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 86°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 95°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 72°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 96°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 93°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 92°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 88°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 86°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 95°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 89°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 66°F | 48°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1982 | 89°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 84°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 77°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 79°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 90°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 86°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 85°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 69°F | 46°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1974 | 85°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 89°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 95°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: YOUNGTOWN
How Has April 12 Changed?
The last decade has been 2.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Phoenix, AZ, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.