Lakeland, FL weather in July
July in Lakeland: hot, with rain on most days. Highs 94°F, lows 73°F, rain on about 18 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Lakeland. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 94°F
- Normal low
- 73°F
- Wet days
- 18
- 8.7 in total
- Daylight
- 13.7 h
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 94°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 74°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 56% | 59% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:34 am / 8:28 pm | 6:49 am / 8:18 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 13.5 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 am78°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 75°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 74°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 73°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 pm81°Fdew point 73°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tampa Intl Airport (36 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 11% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 58%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more25 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow18 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in13 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 8.7 in; a dry July brings about 7.5 in and a wet one about 10.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 6 days bring half an inch or more, and about 3 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202020: average high 95°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 90°F
- Wettest July2017: 14.2 in
- Driest July1996: 3.0 in
- Highest reading102°F (July 27, 1996)
- Lowest reading59°F (July 25, 2000)
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 | 93°F | 94°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 73°F | 74°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 18 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 13.7 h | 13.1 h |
Highs change by +1°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Drier: Palm Bay, FL83 mi · high 91°F · 14 wet days
- Cooler: Palm Coast, FL116 mi · high 88°F · 13 wet days
How Lakeland ranks in July
- Normal high73rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 23 in Florida
- Wet days370th driest of 378
What to pack for Lakeland in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 94°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 18 days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 577 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lakeland in July?
The normal high is 94°F and the normal low is 73°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 102°F (most recently on July 27, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Lakeland in July?
About 18 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 8.7 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (14.2 in); the driest was in 1996 (3.0 in).
Is July a good time to visit Lakeland?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lakeland (31 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 25 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Plant City (USC00087205), 12 mi W of the city center, 110 ft (86 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lakeland 2 (USC00084802), 5.1 mi SW of the city center, 139 ft (57 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Tampa Intl Airport (USW00012842), 36 mi W of the city center, 19 ft (177 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).