Springfield, MA weather in July
Springfield is warm and often humid in July, with frequent rain: highs average 85°F and nights drop to about 63°F. There are about 11 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Springfield.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 11
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 64°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:18 am / 8:30 pm | 5:42 am / 8:10 pm |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | 14.5 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 am67°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 63°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 62°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 61°F
- 6 pm80°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 pm72°Fdew point 63°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more8 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more11 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 4.2 in; a dry July brings about 2.6 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 90°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 80°F
- Wettest July2009: 11.2 in
- Driest July2001: 1.0 in
- Highest reading103°F (July 22, 2011)
- Lowest reading45°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 | 80°F | 85°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 63°F | 62°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 3 | 6 |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | 14.9 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Worcester, MA42 mi · high 80°F · 11 wet days
How Springfield ranks in July
- Normal high230th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days260th driest of 378
- Comfortable days142nd most of 340
What to pack for Springfield in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 11 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.9 hours of daylight and highs near 85°F
Heating and cooling
July has 2 heating degree days and 290 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Springfield in July?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 103°F (July 22, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (11.2 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.0 in).
Is July a good time to visit Springfield?
July ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (53 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days and about 8 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 190 ft (122 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Amherst (USC00190120), 20 mi N of the city center, 145 ft (77 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Westfield Barnes Muni Airport (USW00014775), 7.5 mi WNW of the city center, 271 ft (203 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 169 ft (101 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).