Waterbury, CT weather in July
Expect warm, often humid weather with frequent rain in Waterbury in July, with highs near 84°F and lows near 62°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. It is one of the warmest months in Waterbury.
- Normal high
- 84°F
- Normal low
- 62°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 11
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 62°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:22 am / 8:30 pm | 5:45 am / 8:11 pm |
| Daylight | 15.1 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 (32 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more6 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 in8 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 4.4 in; a dry July brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 5.4 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, 1991-20201999: average high 88°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 75°F
- Wettest July2009: 9.1 in
- Driest July2001: 1.4 in
- Highest reading100°F (July 23, 2011)
- Lowest reading37°F (July 3, 2001)
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 | 79°F | 84°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 62°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | 14.8 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Baltimore, MD244 mi · high 89°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Nantucket, MA154 mi · high 75°F · 12 wet days
How Waterbury ranks in July
- Normal high259th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days257th driest of 378
- Comfortable days110th most of 340
What to pack for Waterbury in July
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.8 hours of daylight and highs near 84°F
Heating and cooling
July has 5 heating degree days and 250 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Waterbury in July?
The normal high is 84°F and the normal low is 62°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 100°F (most recently on July 23, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Waterbury in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (9.1 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.4 in).
Is July a good time to visit Waterbury?
July ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Waterbury (56 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days and about 6 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Burlington (USC00060973), 17 mi NNE of the city center, 505 ft (234 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Bakersville (USC00060227), 20 mi N of the city center, 686 ft (415 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Meriden Markham Muni Airport (USW00054788), 12 mi ESE of the city center, 103 ft (168 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 32 mi NE of the city center, 190 ft (81 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 32 mi NE of the city center, 169 ft (102 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).