Kennebunkport, ME weather in July
In July, Kennebunkport sees highs around 77°F and lows around 58°F: mild, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 11 days. It is one of the warmest months in Kennebunkport. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 77°F
- Normal low
- 58°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 7
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 75°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 58°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:05 am / 8:26 pm | 5:30 am / 8:05 pm |
| Daylight | 15.3 h | 14.6 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 60°F
- 9 am73°Fdew point 61°F
- Noon77°Fdew point 61°F
- 3 pm76°Fdew point 61°F
- 6 pm73°Fdew point 60°F
- 9 pm68°Fdew point 60°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Jetport (22 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 33%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph8 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more7 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 3.9 in; a dry July brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 5.2 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, 1991-20202019: average high 81°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 70°F
- Wettest July2010: 8.7 in
- Driest July1998: 1.4 in
- Highest reading99°F (July 23, 2011)
- Lowest reading35°F (July 6, 2000)
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 | 71°F | 77°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 58°F | 57°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 10 | 12 |
| Daylight | 15.3 h | 15.0 h | 13.9 h |
Highs change by +6°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Concord, NH54 mi · high 83°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Edgartown, MA136 mi · high 80°F · 8 wet days
How Kennebunkport ranks in July
- Normal high345th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Maine
- Wet days278th driest of 378
- Comfortable days50th most of 340
What to pack for Kennebunkport in July
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 15.0 hours of daylight and highs near 77°F
Heating and cooling
July has 33 heating degree days and 105 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 2% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Kennebunkport in July?
The normal high is 77°F and the normal low is 58°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 99°F (July 23, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Kennebunkport in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (8.7 in); the driest was in 1998 (1.4 in).
Is July a good time to visit Kennebunkport?
July ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Kennebunkport (67 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are June, August and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Kennebunkport (USC00174193), 0.4 mi ESE of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Jetport (USW00014764), 22 mi NNE of the city center, 45 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 53 mi WSW of the city center, 346 ft (332 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Portland International Jetport Airport (726060-14764), 21 mi NNE of the city center, 44 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.