Chico, CA weather in July
Expect hot, dry weather in Chico in July, with highs near 94°F and lows near 63°F. Rain is rare. It is one of the warmest months in Chico. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 94°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.02 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 2% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:43 am / 8:39 pm | 6:05 am / 8:21 pm |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am69°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 am82°Fdew point 52°F
- Noon92°Fdew point 50°F
- 3 pm96°Fdew point 47°F
- 6 pm94°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 pm82°Fdew point 56°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Red Bluff Muni Airport (37 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 95% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 4%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more24 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow0 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in0 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 0.02 in; a dry July brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201996: average high 98°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 90°F
- Wettest July2007: 0.5 in
- Driest July1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading114°F (July 4, 2013)
- Lowest reading47°F (July 22, 2001)
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 | 89°F | 94°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 63°F | 61°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.7 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Santa Rosa, CA101 mi · high 83°F · 0 wet days
How Chico ranks in July
- Normal high64th warmest of 378 cities; 16th of 60 in California
- Wet days17th driest of 378
- Comfortable days208th most of 340
What to pack for Chico in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 94°F
- Layers – afternoons near 94°F but nights near 63°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.7 hours of daylight and highs near 94°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 426 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Chico in July?
The normal high is 94°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 114°F (July 4, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Chico in July?
About 0 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.02 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (0.5 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is July a good time to visit Chico?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Chico (44 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 24 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Orland (USC00046506), 19 mi W of the city center, 254 ft (56 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Chico Univ Farm (USC00041715), 2.7 mi SSE of the city center, 185 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Red Bluff Muni Airport (USW00024216), 37 mi NW of the city center, 353 ft (155 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Red Bluff Municipal Arpt (725910-24216), 37 mi NW of the city center, 355 ft (157 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.