Centennial, CO weather in July
In July, Centennial sees highs around 87°F and lows around 59°F: warm, with some rain. There are about 10 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Centennial.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 59°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 1.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 59°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:35 am / 8:30 pm | 5:58 am / 8:13 pm |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am64°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 48°F
- Noon83°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm78°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm70°Fdew point 50°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Denver Centennial Airport (2 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 42% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 33%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more15 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 1.8 in; a dry July brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 2.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202003: average high 92°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 83°F
- Wettest July2006: 4.4 in
- Driest July2020: 0.5 in
- Highest reading101°F (July 20, 2005)
- Lowest reading49°F (July 4, 2005)
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 | 81°F | 87°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 59°F | 57°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.6 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +6°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Pueblo, CO93 mi · high 93°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO62 mi · high 71°F · 13 wet days
How Centennial ranks in July
- Normal high188th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days202nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days135th most of 340
What to pack for Centennial in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F
- Layers – afternoons near 87°F but nights near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.6 hours of daylight and highs near 87°F
Heating and cooling
July has 4 heating degree days and 251 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Centennial in July?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 59°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 101°F (July 20, 2005).
Does it rain a lot in Centennial in July?
About 10 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (4.4 in); the driest was in 2020 (0.5 in).
Is July a good time to visit Centennial?
July ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Centennial (50 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 15 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Denver Centennial Airport (USW00093067), 1.6 mi ESE of the city center, 5,883 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Kassler (USC00054452), 13 mi WSW of the city center, 5,587 ft (254 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (USW00023036), 12 mi NE of the city center, 5,663 ft (178 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Buckley Air Force Base (724695-23036), 12 mi NE of the city center, 5,663 ft (178 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.