Gulfport, MS weather in July
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with frequent rain in Gulfport in July, with highs near 90°F and lows near 75°F. Rain falls on about 14 days. It is one of the warmest months in Gulfport.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 75°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 8.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 75°F | 76°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 43% | 44% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:58 am / 8:02 pm | 6:14 am / 7:51 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.6 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 am75°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 74°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 72°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 72°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 73°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Mobile (55 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 29% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 more16 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 8.1 in; a dry July brings about 5.8 in and a wet one about 10.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 5 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202000: average high 93°F
- Coolest July1994: average high 87°F
- Wettest July2011: 17.4 in
- Driest July2004: 1.3 in
- Highest reading100°F (July 14, 2000)
- Lowest reading67°F (July 7, 2005)
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 | 90°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 75°F | 75°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 14 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.9 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +2°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Drier: Tuscaloosa, AL216 mi · high 92°F · 11 wet days
How Gulfport ranks in July
- Normal high150th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 2 in Mississippi
- Wet days349th driest of 378
- Comfortable days298th most of 340
What to pack for Gulfport in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 31 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 14 days
- A swimsuit – about 18 beach days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 543 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Gulfport in July?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 75°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 100°F (most recently on July 14, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Gulfport in July?
About 14 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 8.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (17.4 in); the driest was in 2004 (1.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Gulfport?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gulfport (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 16 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Biloxi (USC00220792), 5.8 mi ENE of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Gulfport - Biloxi Airport (USW00093874), 3.2 mi NNE of the city center, 42 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Mobile (USW00013894), 55 mi ENE of the city center, 208 ft (188 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Keesler Air Force Base (747686-13820), 11 mi ENE of the city center, 33 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.