Fresno, CA weather in July
Fresno is very hot and dry in July: highs average 98°F and nights drop to about 69°F. Rain is rare. This is the peak of the warm season in Fresno. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 98°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.03 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 96°F | 98°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 70°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:43 am / 8:22 pm | 6:04 am / 8:06 pm |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 14.0 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 am70°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 am82°Fdew point 55°F
- Noon92°Fdew point 52°F
- 3 pm97°Fdew point 49°F
- 6 pm95°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 pm85°Fdew point 54°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fresno Yosemite Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 75% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 9%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more30 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 0.03 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, 1991-20202006: average high 103°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 94°F
- Wettest July2015: 0.4 in
- Driest July1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading113°F (July 25, 2006)
- Lowest reading55°F (July 4, 2000)
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 | 91°F | 98°F | 97°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 69°F | 68°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 14.4 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +7°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Furnace Creek, CA162 mi · high 117°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Yosemite Valley, CA70 mi · high 89°F · 1 wet day
How Fresno ranks in July
- Normal high21st warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 60 in California
- Wet days21st driest of 378
- Comfortable days256th most of 340
What to pack for Fresno in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 98°F
- Layers – afternoons near 98°F but nights near 69°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.4 hours of daylight and highs near 98°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 573 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Fresno in July?
The normal high is 98°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 113°F (most recently on July 25, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Fresno in July?
About 0 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.03 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (0.4 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is July a good time to visit Fresno?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fresno (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 30 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Fresno Yosemite Intl Airport (USW00093193), 3.7 mi NE of the city center, 333 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (723890-93193), 3.7 mi NE of the city center, 334 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.