Palmdale, CA weather in July
Expect very hot, dry weather in Palmdale in July, with highs near 98°F and lows near 68°F. Rain falls on about 1 day. It is one of the warmest months in Palmdale. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 98°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.2 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 | 65°F | 68°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 2% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:43 am / 8:09 pm | 6:02 am / 7:55 pm |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 13.9 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 am71°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am87°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon95°Fdew point 39°F
- 3 pm96°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm88°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm79°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (12 mi away); average wind 13 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 more29 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 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 0.2 in; a dry July brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.06 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 102°F
- Coolest July1993: average high 92°F
- Wettest July2015: 1.2 in
- Driest July1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading112°F (July 10, 2002)
- Lowest reading50°F (July 2, 1997)
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 | 92°F | 98°F | 98°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 68°F | 66°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 14.2 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +6°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA104 mi · high 109°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Burbank, CA30 mi · high 86°F · 0 wet days
How Palmdale ranks in July
- Normal high23rd warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 60 in California
- Wet days38th driest of 378
- Comfortable days258th most of 340
What to pack for Palmdale in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 98°F
- Layers – afternoons near 98°F but nights near 68°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 98°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 544 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Palmdale in July?
The normal high is 98°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 112°F (July 10, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Palmdale in July?
About 1 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.2 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 Palmdale?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Palmdale (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 29 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Palmdale (USC00046624), 1.4 mi ENE of the city center, 2,612 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (USW00003159), 12 mi NNW of the city center, 2,338 ft (320 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: General William J. Fox Airfield Airport (723816-03159), 12 mi NNW of the city center, 2,338 ft (320 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.