Escondido, CA weather in July
In July, Escondido sees highs around 87°F and lows around 64°F: warm and dry. Expect about 1 wet day. It is one of the warmest months in Escondido.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 64°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 2
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 85°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 66°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 2% | 2% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:43 am / 8:01 pm | 6:00 am / 7:48 pm |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 13.8 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 am64°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 am73°Fdew point 61°F
- Noon78°Fdew point 61°F
- 3 pm77°Fdew point 61°F
- 6 pm71°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 pm66°Fdew point 60°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Camp Pendleton MCAS (20 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 81% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 11%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more10 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more2 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 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 0.1 in; a dry July brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.09 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202018: average high 94°F
- Coolest July1991: average high 80°F
- Wettest July2015: 1.2 in
- Driest July1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading112°F (July 6, 2018)
- Lowest reading54°F (July 13, 1995)
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 | 82°F | 87°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 64°F | 65°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 14.1 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and +2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Temecula, CA26 mi · high 97°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Oceanside, CA18 mi · high 70°F · 1 wet day
How Escondido ranks in July
- Normal high189th warmest of 378 cities; 30th of 60 in California
- Wet days42nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days148th most of 340
What to pack for Escondido in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F and about 2 muggy days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.1 hours of daylight and highs near 87°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 335 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Escondido in July?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 64°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 112°F (most recently on July 6, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Escondido in July?
About 1 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (1.2 in); the driest was in 1993, with no measurable precipitation.
Is July a good time to visit Escondido?
July ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Escondido (55 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days and about 10 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Escondido #2 (USC00042863), 0.2 mi WNW of the city center, 600 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: San Pasqual Animal Pk (USC00047874), 5.4 mi ESE of the city center, 420 ft (228 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Camp Pendleton MCAS (USW00003154), 20 mi NW of the city center, 75 ft (573 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: March AFB (USW00023119), 55 mi N of the city center, 1,516 ft (868 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Marine Corps Air Station (722926-03154), 20 mi NW of the city center, 70 ft (578 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.