Galena, IL weather in July
Galena is warm and often humid in July, with some rain: highs average 85°F and nights drop to about 63°F. Expect about 9 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Galena.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 13
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:28 am / 8:42 pm | 5:53 am / 8:22 pm |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | 14.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am66°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 am73°Fdew point 64°F
- Noon78°Fdew point 64°F
- 3 pm80°Fdew point 64°F
- 6 pm78°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 pm70°Fdew point 64°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Dubuque Rgnl Airport (14 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 more7 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more13 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 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 4.9 in; a dry July brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 5.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202012: average high 93°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 76°F
- Wettest July2011: 20.1 in
- Driest July2012: 0.3 in
- Highest reading103°F (July 7, 2012)
- Lowest reading46°F (July 10, 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 | 81°F | 85°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 63°F | 61°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 5 | 7 |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | 14.9 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -2°F into August.
How Galena ranks in July
- Normal high239th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days189th driest of 378
- Comfortable days115th most of 340
What to pack for Galena in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 13 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.9 hours of daylight and highs near 85°F
Heating and cooling
July has 4 heating degree days and 272 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Galena in July?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 103°F (July 7, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Galena in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.9 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (20.1 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Galena?
July ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Galena (57 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days and about 7 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Bellevue L&D 12 (USC00130608), 11 mi S of the city center, 603 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Galena (USC00113312), 2.5 mi ESE of the city center, 822 ft (190 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Dubuque Rgnl Airport (USW00094908), 14 mi W of the city center, 1,056 ft (424 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dubuque Regional Airport (725470-94908), 14 mi W of the city center, 1,040 ft (408 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).