Baltimore, MD weather in July
July in Baltimore: hot and humid, with frequent rain. Highs 89°F, lows 68°F, about 10 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Baltimore.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 19
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 68°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:43 am / 8:37 pm | 6:05 am / 8:19 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am71°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 65°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Baltimore Wash Intl Airport (9 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 46% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph18 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more13 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more19 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 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 4.5 in; a dry July brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 5.5 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 93°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 82°F
- Wettest July2018: 16.7 in
- Driest July1998: 1.4 in
- Highest reading106°F (July 22, 2011)
- Lowest reading50°F (July 3, 2001)
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 | 84°F | 89°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 68°F | 66°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.6 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Pittsburgh, PA196 mi · high 83°F · 11 wet days
How Baltimore ranks in July
- Normal high168th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Maryland
- Wet days239th driest of 378
- Comfortable days190th most of 340
What to pack for Baltimore in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 19 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- A swimsuit – about 18 beach days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.6 hours of daylight and highs near 89°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 411 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Baltimore in July?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 106°F (July 22, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Baltimore in July?
About 10 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 2018 (16.7 in); the driest was in 1998 (1.4 in).
Is July a good time to visit Baltimore?
July ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Baltimore (46 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, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Baltimore Wash Intl Airport (USW00093721), 9.4 mi SSW of the city center, 156 ft (120 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Md Sci Ctr Baltimore (USW00093784), 0.7 mi SSE of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Camp Springs Andrews AFB (USW00013705), 36 mi SSW of the city center, 282 ft (246 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Baltimore-Washington Intl Airport (724060-93721), 9.0 mi SSW of the city center, 138 ft (102 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.