Niagara Falls, NY weather in July
In July, Niagara Falls sees highs around 80°F and lows around 63°F: warm, with frequent rain. Expect about 11 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Niagara Falls. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 80°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 9
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 79°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:40 am / 8:59 pm | 6:05 am / 8:39 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 am66°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 am74°Fdew point 62°F
- Noon78°Fdew point 61°F
- 3 pm80°Fdew point 60°F
- 6 pm77°Fdew point 60°F
- 9 pm71°Fdew point 61°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Niagara Falls Intl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more9 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 3.4 in; a dry July brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202020: average high 86°F
- Coolest July1992: average high 74°F
- Wettest July2014: 7.5 in
- Driest July2001: 0.5 in
- Highest reading98°F (July 9, 2020)
- Lowest reading46°F (July 2, 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 | 76°F | 80°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 63°F | 62°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 9 | 11 |
| Daylight | 15.3 h | 15.0 h | 13.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Gettysburg, PA244 mi · high 86°F · 11 wet days
How Niagara Falls ranks in July
- Normal high323rd warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 10 in New York
- Wet days261st driest of 378
- Comfortable days66th most of 340
What to pack for Niagara Falls in July
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 15.0 hours of daylight and highs near 80°F
Heating and cooling
July has 7 heating degree days and 213 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Niagara Falls in July?
The normal high is 80°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 98°F (July 9, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Niagara Falls in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (7.5 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.5 in).
Is July a good time to visit Niagara Falls?
July ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Niagara Falls (65 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Buffalo (USW00014733), 19 mi ESE of the city center, 693 ft (78 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Niagara Falls (USC00305840), 4.3 mi E of the city center, 588 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Niagara Falls Intl Airport (USW00004724), 5.7 mi E of the city center, 585 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Niagara Falls Intl Airport (725287-04724), 6.1 mi E of the city center, 585 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).