Modesto, CA weather in July
July in Modesto: hot and dry. Highs 95°F, lows 63°F, rain is rare. This is the peak of the warm season in Modesto. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 95°F
- Normal low
- 63°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 | 94°F | 95°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 0% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:46 am / 8:29 pm | 6:07 am / 8:13 pm |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 14.1 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 am63°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 54°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 55°F
- 3 pm93°Fdew point 53°F
- 6 pm88°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 52°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Stockton Metro Airport (21 mi away); average wind 9 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°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more26 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, 1991-20202006: average high 100°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 91°F
- Wettest July2006: 0.08 in
- Driest July1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading113°F (July 24, 2006)
- Lowest reading51°F (July 30, 1993)
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 | 90°F | 95°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 63°F | 62°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 14.5 h | 13.6 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Furnace Creek, CA242 mi · high 117°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: San Jose, CA53 mi · high 81°F · 0 wet days
How Modesto ranks in July
- Normal high54th warmest of 378 cities; 14th of 60 in California
- Wet days10th driest of 378
- Comfortable days219th most of 340
What to pack for Modesto in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 95°F
- Layers – afternoons near 95°F but nights near 63°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.5 hours of daylight and highs near 95°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 429 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Modesto in July?
The normal high is 95°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 113°F (most recently on July 24, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Modesto 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 2006 (0.08 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is July a good time to visit Modesto?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Modesto (42 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 26 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Modesto City Co Airport (USW00023258), 2.7 mi ESE of the city center, 73 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Turlock #2 (USC00049073), 13 mi SE of the city center, 103 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Stockton Metro Airport (USW00023237), 21 mi NW of the city center, 26 ft (62 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mdsto Cty-Co H Sham Fd Apt (724926-23258), 2.5 mi ESE of the city center, 87 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.