South Bend, IN weather in July
July in South Bend: warm and often humid, with some rain. Highs 83°F, lows 62°F, rain on about 10 days. This is the peak of the warm season in South Bend.
- Normal high
- 83°F
- Normal low
- 62°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 13
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 62°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:14 am / 9:23 pm | 6:38 am / 9:04 pm |
| Daylight | 15.2 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 am65°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 am73°Fdew point 63°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 63°F
- 3 pm81°Fdew point 62°F
- 6 pm80°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 pm72°Fdew point 63°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from South Bend Michiana Rgnl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 57% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 27%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more5 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more13 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 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 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.9 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 91°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 78°F
- Wettest July2006: 8.7 in
- Driest July1991: 1.3 in
- Highest reading102°F (July 6, 2012)
- Lowest reading42°F (July 2, 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 | 83°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 62°F | 61°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | 14.8 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Louisville, KY245 mi · high 89°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI246 mi · high 76°F · 10 wet days
How South Bend ranks in July
- Normal high286th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days197th driest of 378
- Comfortable days88th most of 340
What to pack for South Bend in July
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.9 hours of daylight and highs near 83°F
Heating and cooling
July has 7 heating degree days and 236 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is South Bend in July?
The normal high is 83°F and the normal low is 62°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 102°F (most recently on July 6, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in South Bend in July?
About 10 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 2006 (8.7 in); the driest was in 1991 (1.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit South Bend?
July ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for South Bend (59 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days and about 5 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: South Bend Michiana Rgnl Airport (USW00014848), 3.8 mi WNW of the city center, 773 ft (81 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: South Bend Regional Airport (725350-14848), 3.8 mi WNW of the city center, 772 ft (80 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.