Sedona, AZ weather in July
Expect hot weather with some rain in Sedona in July, with highs near 97°F and lows near 68°F. Rain falls on about 6 days. It is one of the warmest months in Sedona. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 97°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 97°F | 96°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 68°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 12% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:17 am / 7:44 pm | 5:36 am / 7:30 pm |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 13.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical July day
- 6 am65°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 am78°Fdew point 48°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 48°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Prescott Love Fld (40 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 56% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 25%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more28 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry July brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 2.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202003: average high 101°F
- Coolest July1999: average high 92°F
- Wettest July1999: 3.9 in
- Driest July2000: 0.04 in
- Highest reading110°F (July 10, 2003)
- Lowest reading50°F (July 12, 1997)
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 | 94°F | 97°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 68°F | 67°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.2 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -3°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Peoria, AZ93 mi · high 105°F · 3 wet days
- Drier: Peoria, AZ93 mi · high 105°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Flagstaff, AZ24 mi · high 82°F · 12 wet days
How Sedona ranks in July
- Normal high27th warmest of 378 cities; 11th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days128th driest of 378
- Comfortable days227th most of 340
What to pack for Sedona in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 97°F
- Layers – afternoons near 97°F but nights near 68°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 97°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 535 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Sedona in July?
The normal high is 97°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 110°F (most recently on July 10, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Sedona in July?
About 6 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (3.9 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.04 in).
Is July a good time to visit Sedona?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Sedona (38 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 28 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Sedona (USC00027708), 1.8 mi N of the city center, 4,220 ft (116 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Jerome (USC00024453), 22 mi WSW of the city center, 4,950 ft (614 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Prescott Love Fld (USW00023184), 40 mi WSW of the city center, 5,042 ft (706 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Ernest A. Love Field Arpt (723723-23184), 41 mi WSW of the city center, 5,012 ft (676 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.