Hartford, CT weather in July
July in Hartford: warm and often humid, with frequent rain. Highs 85°F, lows 66°F, about 11 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Hartford.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 66°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 11
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 66°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:19 am / 8:29 pm | 5:43 am / 8:10 pm |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | 14.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am67°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 63°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 62°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 61°F
- 6 pm80°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 pm72°Fdew point 63°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more7 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more11 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 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 3.9 in; a dry July brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202016: average high 89°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 79°F
- Wettest July2009: 10.1 in
- Driest July2001: 1.3 in
- Highest reading103°F (July 22, 2011)
- Lowest reading41°F (July 28, 1996)
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 | 80°F | 85°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 66°F | 64°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 4 | 6 |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | 14.9 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Drier: Edgartown, MA115 mi · high 80°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Nantucket, MA138 mi · high 75°F · 12 wet days
How Hartford ranks in July
- Normal high237th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days282nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days128th most of 340
What to pack for Hartford in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 11 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.9 hours of daylight and highs near 85°F
Heating and cooling
July has 1 heating degree days and 316 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Hartford in July?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 66°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 103°F (July 22, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Hartford in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (10.1 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Hartford?
July ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Hartford (55 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 7 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Hartford Brainard Fld (USW00014752), 2.6 mi SE of the city center, 19 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 12 mi N of the city center, 190 ft (140 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Burlington (USC00060973), 13 mi W of the city center, 505 ft (455 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 12 mi N of the city center, 169 ft (119 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).