My 1200 radiators have run about here (on hot days) since 1982.
Another reason I call it "normal", because one needn't worry about it. I realize many people do worry about it, but they needn't.
Of course if it goes to the H mark more than once, I'd start worrying about that. One time hitting the H may mean it needs water added (especially if it occurs a day after changing the coolant).
The other reason is that the Datsun 1200 Owner's Manual says anything in middle range is "satisfactory":
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[owner's manual:] For most types of driving, the pointer will hover about halfway. However, the engine will run satisfactorily when the point is at any position in the middle range. Continual stop-and-go driving or high-speed driving in warm weather, hill climbing, or towin another ar may cause the pointer to swing to the "H" side. If the pointer should remain on the "H" side for more than two minutes ... let the engine cool down ...
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