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Raleigh, NC Weather on August 12
Raleigh's Hottest August 12: 97°F in 1977
August 12 in Raleigh typically brings warm summer afternoons with an average high of 89°F, but the record books show far more extreme conditions are possible. The mercury has climbed as high as 97°F on this date back in 1977, while the coolest August 12 on record dipped to just 59°F in 2008, revealing a dramatic 38-degree spread across five decades of temperature data.
What to Expect on August 12
Planning for August 12th in Raleigh, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 12 ever in Raleigh?
The warmest August 12 in Raleigh, NC reached 98°F in 1999. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 89°F.
What was the coldest August 12 ever in Raleigh?
The coldest August 12 in Raleigh, NC dropped to 55°F in 2007. That is 13°F below the long-term average low of 68°F.
What is the average temperature on August 12 in Raleigh?
On August 12, Raleigh averages a high of 89°F and a low of 68°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from RALEIGH 4 SW.
How many years of weather data are available for August 12 in Raleigh?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 12 in Raleigh, NC, 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 Raleigh
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82°F | 73°F | 0.31" | -- |
| 2024 | 89°F | 69°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 2023 | 96°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 85°F | 69°F | 3.12" | -- |
| 2021 | 96°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 90°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 91°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 85°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 94°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 88°F | 66°F | 0.78" | -- |
| 2014 | 80°F | 67°F | 0.35" | -- |
| 2013 | 95°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 96°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 94°F | 71°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2008 | 85°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 90°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 81°F | 67°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2005 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 86°F | 68°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 2003 | 87°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 97°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 91°F | 70°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 2000 | 85°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 98°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 91°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 82°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 93°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 88°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 86°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 92°F | 72°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1991 | 85°F | 64°F | 0.8" | -- |
| 1990 | 88°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 73°F | 60°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1988 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 84°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 82°F | 69°F | 1.54" | -- |
| 1985 | 91°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 88°F | 70°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1983 | 95°F | 68°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1982 | 78°F | 66°F | 0.5" | -- |
| 1981 | 89°F | 65°F | 1.84" | -- |
| 1980 | 96°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 93°F | 61°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1978 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 97°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | -- | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 90°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 90°F | 67°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1972 | 85°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 78°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: RALEIGH 4 SW
How Has August 12 Changed?
The last decade has been 1.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Raleigh, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.