Topeka, KS weather in July
July in Topeka: hot and oppressively humid, with some rain. Highs 90°F, lows 69°F, rain on about 9 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Topeka.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 22
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:00 am / 8:52 pm | 6:22 am / 8:35 pm |
| Daylight | 14.9 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 am71°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 68°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm87°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 pm79°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Topeka Muni Airport (3 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 79% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 13%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more17 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more22 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 4.0 in; a dry July brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 5.3 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 100°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 85°F
- Wettest July1993: 11.0 in
- Driest July2018: 0.5 in
- Highest reading108°F (July 7, 2012)
- Lowest reading48°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 | 86°F | 90°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 69°F | 67°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.6 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -1°F into August.
How Topeka ranks in July
- Normal high143rd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days169th driest of 378
- Comfortable days188th most of 340
What to pack for Topeka in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 22 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.6 hours of daylight and highs near 90°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 457 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Topeka in July?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 108°F (July 7, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Topeka in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (11.0 in); the driest was in 2018 (0.5 in).
Is July a good time to visit Topeka?
July ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Topeka (44 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 17 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Topeka Muni Airport (USW00013996), 3.2 mi ENE of the city center, 876 ft (72 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Philip Billard Municipal Airport (724560-13996), 3.2 mi ENE of the city center, 880 ft (68 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.