Solvang, CA weather in July
Expect hot, dry weather in Solvang in July, with highs near 92°F and lows near 48°F. Rain is rare. It is one of the warmest months in Solvang.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 48°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.01 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 49°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:51 am / 8:17 pm | 6:10 am / 8:03 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 am61°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 am67°Fdew point 59°F
- Noon71°Fdew point 59°F
- 3 pm72°Fdew point 59°F
- 6 pm67°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 pm63°Fdew point 58°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Santa Barbara Muni Airport (21 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 64% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 23%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph20 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more19 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 0.01 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 99°F
- Coolest July1991: average high 80°F
- Wettest July1992: 0.07 in
- Driest July1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading112°F (July 24, 2006)
- Lowest reading42°F (July 14, 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 | 86°F | 92°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 48°F | 49°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 14.2 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +6°F from June and +1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Bakersfield, CA83 mi · high 98°F · 0 wet days
- Cooler: Santa Barbara, CA28 mi · high 76°F · 0 wet days
How Solvang ranks in July
- Normal high95th warmest of 378 cities; 24th of 60 in California
- Wet days24th driest of 378
- Comfortable days177th most of 340
What to pack for Solvang in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F
- Layers – afternoons near 92°F but nights near 48°F
- A swimsuit – about 20 beach days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 92°F
Heating and cooling
July has 7 heating degree days and 160 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Solvang in July?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 48°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 112°F (July 24, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Solvang in July?
About 0 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.01 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (0.07 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is July a good time to visit Solvang?
July ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Solvang (47 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 19 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Cachuma Lake (USC00041253), 8.9 mi E of the city center, 789 ft (299 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Santa Barbara Muni Airport (USW00023190), 21 mi SE of the city center, 9 ft (481 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (723925-23190), 21 mi SE of the city center, 8 ft (482 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.