Palm Bay, FL weather in July
In July, Palm Bay sees highs around 91°F and lows around 73°F: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Expect about 14 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Palm Bay. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 73°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 6.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 73°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 47% | 46% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:29 am / 8:22 pm | 6:44 am / 8:13 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 am76°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 75°F
- Noon88°Fdew point 74°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 74°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 pm80°Fdew point 74°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Melbourne Intl Airport (5 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 40% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 29%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph18 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more22 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 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 6.8 in; a dry July brings about 3.6 in and a wet one about 9.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 5 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201998: average high 94°F
- Coolest July2013: average high 89°F
- Wettest July2007: 15.1 in
- Driest July1999: 1.2 in
- Highest reading100°F (July 2, 1998)
- Lowest reading67°F (July 2, 2008)
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 | 89°F | 91°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 73°F | 73°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 14 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 13.7 h | 13.1 h |
Highs change by +2°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Drier: St. Simons Island, GA220 mi · high 91°F · 11 wet days
How Palm Bay ranks in July
- Normal high127th warmest of 378 cities; 13th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days347th driest of 378
- Comfortable days272nd most of 340
What to pack for Palm Bay in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F and about 31 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 14 days
- A swimsuit – about 18 beach days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 524 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Palm Bay in July?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 73°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 100°F (July 2, 1998).
Does it rain a lot in Palm Bay in July?
About 14 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.8 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (15.1 in); the driest was in 1999 (1.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Palm Bay?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Palm Bay (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 22 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Melbourne WFO (USC00085612), 6.8 mi NW of the city center, 35 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Melbourne Intl Airport (USW00012838), 5.3 mi NNW of the city center, 22 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Melbourne Intl Airport (722040-12838), 5.4 mi NNW of the city center, 22 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.