Montgomery, AL weather in July
In July, Montgomery sees highs around 94°F and lows around 72°F: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. There are about 12 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Montgomery. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 94°F
- Normal low
- 72°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 5.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 29
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 72°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:41 am / 7:56 pm | 5:59 am / 7:43 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am75°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 72°F
- Noon89°Fdew point 71°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 70°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 72°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Montgomery Airport (8 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 46% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 27%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more26 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more29 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 5.1 in; a dry July brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 7.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202000: average high 98°F
- Coolest July2013: average high 88°F
- Wettest July2020: 9.4 in
- Driest July2012: 1.3 in
- Highest reading104°F (July 20, 2000)
- Lowest reading59°F (July 30, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 94°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 72°F | 71°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 14.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +2°F from June and 0°F into August.
How Montgomery ranks in July
- Normal high74th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 6 in Alabama
- Wet days302nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days242nd most of 340
What to pack for Montgomery in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 94°F and about 29 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.0 hours of daylight and highs near 94°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 555 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Montgomery in July?
The normal high is 94°F and the normal low is 72°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 104°F (July 20, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Montgomery in July?
About 12 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (9.4 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Montgomery?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Montgomery (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 26 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Montgomery Airport (USW00013895), 7.8 mi SW of the city center, 202 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Wetumpka (USC00018859), 18 mi NNE of the city center, 319 ft (81 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Montgomery Rgnl (DANNELLY FD) Airport (722260-13895), 7.8 mi SW of the city center, 217 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.