Steamboat Springs, CO weather in July
Expect warm weather with some rain in Steamboat Springs in July, with highs near 83°F and lows near 46°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. It is one of the warmest months in Steamboat Springs. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 83°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 47°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:40 am / 8:41 pm | 6:03 am / 8:23 pm |
| Daylight | 15.0 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 am52°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am71°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm84°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm80°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 pm66°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Craig Moffat Co Airport (36 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more4 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 1.7 in; a dry July brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 2.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202002: average high 89°F
- Coolest July2015: average high 77°F
- Wettest July2014: 3.7 in
- Driest July1994: 0.3 in
- Highest reading96°F (July 16, 2002)
- Lowest reading30°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 | 76°F | 83°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 46°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 18 | 10 | 12 |
| Daylight | 15.0 h | 14.7 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +7°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Arvada, CO103 mi · high 88°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Moab, UT196 mi · high 99°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Vail, CO63 mi · high 77°F · 10 wet days
How Steamboat Springs ranks in July
- Normal high275th warmest of 378 cities; 12th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days188th driest of 378
- Comfortable days51st most of 340
What to pack for Steamboat Springs in July
- Layers – afternoons near 83°F but nights near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.7 hours of daylight and highs near 83°F
Heating and cooling
July has 61 heating degree days and 44 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 1% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Steamboat Springs in July?
The normal high is 83°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 96°F (most recently on July 16, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Steamboat Springs in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.7 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (3.7 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Steamboat Springs?
July ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Steamboat Springs (66 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days and about 4 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Steamboat Springs (USC00057936), 0.5 mi ENE of the city center, 6,866 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Craig Moffat Co Airport (USW00024046), 36 mi W of the city center, 6,186 ft (545 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eagle Co Regional Airport (724675-23063), 58 mi S of the city center, 6,497 ft (234 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).