Columbia, MO weather in July
July in Columbia: hot and oppressively humid, with some rain. Highs 89°F, lows 69°F, about 9 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Columbia.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 22
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:47 am / 8:38 pm | 6:09 am / 8:22 pm |
| Daylight | 14.8 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 (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am70°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 68°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbia Rgnl Airport (11 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 67% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 21%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more13 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more22 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 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 4.1 in; a dry July brings about 1.9 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 99°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 82°F
- Wettest July2016: 10.9 in
- Driest July1997: 0.4 in
- Highest reading106°F (July 25, 2012)
- Lowest reading51°F (July 5, 1997)
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 | 85°F | 89°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 69°F | 67°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 14.6 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -1°F into August.
How Columbia ranks in July
- Normal high171st warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days158th driest of 378
- Comfortable days181st most of 340
What to pack for Columbia in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 22 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 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 419 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Columbia in July?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 106°F (most recently on July 25, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Columbia in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (10.9 in); the driest was in 1997 (0.4 in).
Is July a good time to visit Columbia?
July ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbia (48 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, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Columbia Rgnl Airport (USW00003945), 11 mi SE of the city center, 893 ft (186 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Columbia U Of M (USC00231801), 1.0 mi SE of the city center, 770 ft (63 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Columbia Regional Airport (724450-03945), 11 mi SE of the city center, 893 ft (186 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.