Concord, NC weather in July
July in Concord: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Highs 92°F, lows 69°F, about 10 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Concord. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 25
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:10 am / 8:41 pm | 6:30 am / 8:27 pm |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 13.9 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 68°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 69°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Charlotte Douglas Airport (25 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 21% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 51%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more21 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more25 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 5.3 in; a dry July brings about 3.6 in and a wet one about 6.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202012: average high 96°F
- Coolest July2001: average high 84°F
- Wettest July2009: 12.9 in
- Driest July1992: 1.4 in
- Highest reading105°F (July 1, 2012)
- Lowest reading55°F (July 17, 2014)
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 | 92°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 69°F | 67°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.3 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Asheville, NC112 mi · high 86°F · 14 wet days
How Concord ranks in July
- Normal high105th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days231st driest of 378
- Comfortable days220th most of 340
What to pack for Concord in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F and about 25 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 92°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 473 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Concord in July?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 105°F (July 1, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Concord in July?
About 10 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.3 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (12.9 in); the driest was in 1992 (1.4 in).
Is July a good time to visit Concord?
July ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Concord (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 21 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Concord (USC00311975), 0.3 mi NW of the city center, 700 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Charlotte Douglas Airport (USW00013881), 25 mi WSW of the city center, 728 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (723140-13881), 25 mi WSW of the city center, 730 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.