Santa Clarita, CA weather in July
Expect hot, dry weather in Santa Clarita in July, with highs near 95°F and lows near 61°F. Rain is rare. It is one of the warmest months in Santa Clarita. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 95°F
- Normal low
- 61°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.04 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 97°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 61°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:45 am / 8:10 pm | 6:04 am / 7:56 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 am66°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 am74°Fdew point 58°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 59°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 57°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 pm71°Fdew point 59°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (17 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 91% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 7%.
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 more1 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 0.04 in; a dry July brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.01 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 July1993: average high 90°F
- Wettest July2015: 0.7 in
- Driest July1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading119°F (July 22, 2006)
- Lowest reading46°F (July 6, 1998)
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 | 89°F | 95°F | 97°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 61°F | 61°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 14.2 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +6°F from June and +2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA121 mi · high 109°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Burbank, CA20 mi · high 86°F · 0 wet days
How Santa Clarita ranks in July
- Normal high53rd warmest of 378 cities; 13th of 60 in California
- Wet days26th driest of 378
- Comfortable days210th most of 340
What to pack for Santa Clarita in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 95°F
- Layers – afternoons near 95°F but nights near 61°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 95°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 401 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Santa Clarita in July?
The normal high is 95°F and the normal low is 61°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 119°F (July 22, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Santa Clarita in July?
About 0 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.04 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (0.7 in); the driest was in 1993, with no measurable precipitation.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Woodland Hills Pierce College (USC00049785), 15 mi S of the city center, 790 ft (423 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Pacoima Dam Fc33a-E (USC00046602), 9.2 mi ESE of the city center, 1,550 ft (337 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Newhall 5NW (USC00046161), 2.9 mi W of the city center, 1,765 ft (552 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (USW00023152), 17 mi SE of the city center, 741 ft (472 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Van Nuys Airport (722886-23130), 13 mi SSE of the city center, 785 ft (428 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.