Bowling Green, KY weather in July
In July, Bowling Green sees highs around 90°F and lows around 70°F: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. There are about 11 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Bowling Green.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 70°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 25
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 70°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:29 am / 8:09 pm | 5:50 am / 7:54 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 68°F
- 9 am81°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 69°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 69°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Bowling Green Warren Co Airport (2 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more16 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more25 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 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 4.3 in; a dry July brings about 2.7 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 95°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 83°F
- Wettest July2016: 11.1 in
- Driest July1999: 1.2 in
- Highest reading105°F (July 1, 2012)
- Lowest reading53°F (July 5, 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 | 87°F | 90°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 70°F | 68°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 14.4 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN186 mi · high 83°F · 15 wet days
How Bowling Green ranks in July
- Normal high149th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Kentucky
- Wet days277th driest of 378
- Comfortable days206th most of 340
What to pack for Bowling Green in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 25 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.4 hours of daylight and highs near 90°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 456 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Bowling Green in July?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 105°F (July 1, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Bowling Green in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (11.1 in); the driest was in 1999 (1.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Bowling Green?
July ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bowling Green (43 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 16 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: Bowling Green Warren Co Airport (USW00093808), 2.1 mi SSE of the city center, 523 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bow Grn-Warren Co. Rgnl Airport (746716-93808), 2.1 mi SSE of the city center, 523 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).