Olathe, KS weather in July
In July, Olathe sees highs around 88°F and lows around 69°F: hot and oppressively humid, with some rain. There are about 8 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Olathe.
- Normal high
- 88°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 21
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:57 am / 8:48 pm | 6:19 am / 8:31 pm |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 14.2 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 am74°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm87°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 pm81°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (20 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 74% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 18%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more13 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more21 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 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 4.5 in; a dry July brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 5.9 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 98°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 83°F
- Wettest July1993: 16.2 in
- Driest July2003: 0.3 in
- Highest reading107°F (July 29, 2012)
- Lowest reading51°F (July 5, 1997)
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 | 83°F | 88°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 69°F | 67°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 14.6 h | 13.6 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Wichita, KS159 mi · high 93°F · 8 wet days
How Olathe ranks in July
- Normal high182nd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days150th driest of 378
- Comfortable days173rd most of 340
What to pack for Olathe in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°F and about 21 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.6 hours of daylight and highs near 88°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 409 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Olathe in July?
The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 107°F (July 29, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Olathe in July?
About 8 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (16.2 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Olathe?
July ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Olathe (48 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 13 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Olathe Johnson Co Exec Airport (USW00003967), 4.8 mi ESE of the city center, 1,070 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Bonner Springs (USC00140957), 13 mi NNW of the city center, 850 ft (185 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 20 mi NE of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: New Century Aircenter Arpt (724475-93909), 5.6 mi SW of the city center, 1,055 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.