Elk Grove, CA weather in July
Expect hot, dry weather in Elk Grove in July, with highs near 93°F and lows near 59°F. Rain is rare. It is one of the warmest months in Elk Grove. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 93°F
- Normal low
- 59°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 59°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:45 am / 8:33 pm | 6:06 am / 8:16 pm |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 14.2 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 am61°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 am73°Fdew point 56°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 56°F
- 3 pm91°Fdew point 53°F
- 6 pm86°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 pm70°Fdew point 54°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Sacramento Executive Airport (10 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 96% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 3%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more21 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 0.0 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 97°F
- Coolest July1999: average high 88°F
- Wettest July2012: 0.03 in
- Driest July1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading112°F (July 3, 1991)
- Lowest reading50°F (July 22, 2008)
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 | 88°F | 93°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 59°F | 59°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 14.5 h | 13.6 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Fresno, CA144 mi · high 98°F · 0 wet days
- Cooler: Napa, CA50 mi · high 83°F · 0 wet days
How Elk Grove ranks in July
- Normal high90th warmest of 378 cities; 23rd of 60 in California
- Wet days9th driest of 378
- Comfortable days169th most of 340
What to pack for Elk Grove in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 93°F
- Layers – afternoons near 93°F but nights near 59°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.5 hours of daylight and highs near 93°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 338 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Elk Grove in July?
The normal high is 93°F and the normal low is 59°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 112°F (July 3, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Elk Grove in July?
About 0 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.00 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2012 (0.03 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is July a good time to visit Elk Grove?
July ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Elk Grove (47 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 21 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Sacramento Executive Airport (USW00023232), 9.5 mi NW of the city center, 15 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Sacramento 5 Ese (USW00023271), 10 mi NNW of the city center, 38 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Acampo 5NE (USC00040010), 16 mi SE of the city center, 87 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Sacramento Executive Airport (724830-23232), 9.6 mi NW of the city center, 19 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.