Fayetteville, NC weather in July
July in Fayetteville: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Highs 91°F, lows 71°F, about 11 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Fayetteville.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 71°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 27
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:05 am / 8:33 pm | 6:24 am / 8:19 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 am73°Fdew point 70°F
- 9 am81°Fdew point 71°F
- Noon88°Fdew point 69°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 pm79°Fdew point 71°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fayetteville Rgnl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 43% 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
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more19 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more27 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 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 5.7 in; a dry July brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 7.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201993: average high 96°F
- Coolest July2001: average high 86°F
- Wettest July2003: 14.6 in
- Driest July1992: 0.6 in
- Highest reading106°F (July 24, 2002)
- Lowest reading52°F (July 19, 2011)
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 | 91°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 71°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.2 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Nags Head, NC193 mi · high 86°F · 9 wet days
How Fayetteville ranks in July
- Normal high128th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days270th driest of 378
- Comfortable days302nd most of 340
What to pack for Fayetteville in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F and about 27 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 91°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 498 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Fayetteville in July?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 71°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 106°F (July 24, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Fayetteville in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.7 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (14.6 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.6 in).
Is July a good time to visit Fayetteville?
July ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fayetteville (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 19 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Fayetteville (PWC) (USC00313017), 1.2 mi ENE of the city center, 96 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Fayetteville Rgnl Airport (USW00093740), 4.2 mi S of the city center, 186 ft (84 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pope AFB (USW00013714), 11 mi NW of the city center, 218 ft (116 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Simmons AAF Airport (746930-93737), 6.3 mi NNW of the city center, 244 ft (142 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.