Wichita, KS weather in July
Expect hot, humid weather with some rain in Wichita in July, with highs near 93°F and lows near 70°F. Rain falls on about 8 days. It is one of the warmest months in Wichita. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 93°F
- Normal low
- 70°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 21
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:11 am / 8:55 pm | 6:32 am / 8:39 pm |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 14.1 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 am72°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon88°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm91°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm89°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm81°Fdew point 66°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wichita (6 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 29%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more21 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 4.0 in; a dry July brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 5.1 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, 1991-20202011: average high 103°F
- Coolest July2004: average high 88°F
- Wettest July2016: 9.7 in
- Driest July2012: 0.3 in
- Highest reading111°F (July 30, 2012)
- Lowest reading55°F (July 15, 2014)
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 | 88°F | 93°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 70°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 14.5 h | 13.6 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Olathe, KS159 mi · high 88°F · 8 wet days
How Wichita ranks in July
- Normal high91st warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days151st driest of 378
- Comfortable days196th most of 340
What to pack for Wichita in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 93°F and about 21 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.5 hours of daylight and highs near 93°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 512 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Wichita in July?
The normal high is 93°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 111°F (most recently on July 30, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Wichita in July?
About 8 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 2016 (9.7 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Wichita?
July ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wichita (41 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 21 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Wichita (USW00003928), 6.3 mi WSW of the city center, 1,335 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Wichita Mcconnell AFB (USW00003923), 6.5 mi SE of the city center, 1,358 ft (55 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Wichita Eisenhower National (724500-03928), 5.9 mi WSW of the city center, 1,318 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.