Carmel, IN weather in July
In July, Carmel sees highs around 83°F and lows around 64°F: warm and often humid, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Carmel.
- Normal high
- 83°F
- Normal low
- 64°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 17
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 64°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:19 am / 9:17 pm | 6:42 am / 8:59 pm |
| Daylight | 15.0 h | 14.3 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 am68°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 65°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 65°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 65°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Indianapolis (21 mi away); average wind 8 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 more6 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more17 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 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 3.8 in; a dry July brings about 2.2 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, 1991-20202012: average high 93°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 78°F
- Wettest July2003: 11.8 in
- Driest July2012: 0.5 in
- Highest reading101°F (July 25, 2012)
- Lowest reading43°F (July 6, 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 | 81°F | 83°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 64°F | 62°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Daylight | 15.0 h | 14.7 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +2°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Louisville, KY128 mi · high 89°F · 10 wet days
How Carmel ranks in July
- Normal high277th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days154th driest of 378
- Comfortable days136th most of 340
What to pack for Carmel in July
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.7 hours of daylight and highs near 83°F
Heating and cooling
July has 4 heating degree days and 267 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Carmel in July?
The normal high is 83°F and the normal low is 64°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 101°F (most recently on July 25, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Carmel in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (11.9 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.5 in).
Is July a good time to visit Carmel?
July ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Carmel (54 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 6 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and snow depth: Whitestown (USC00129557), 13 mi W of the city center, 941 ft (88 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Indianapolis (USW00093819), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 790 ft (63 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Carmel 3 E (USC00121303), 3.4 mi ESE of the city center, 752 ft (101 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Indianapolis International Airport (724380-93819), 20 mi SSW of the city center, 792 ft (61 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).