Greensboro, NC weather in July
Greensboro is hot and humid in July, with frequent rain: highs average 89°F and nights drop to about 69°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Greensboro.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 24
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:05 am / 8:40 pm | 6:25 am / 8:25 pm |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 14.0 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 67°F
- 9 am78°Fdew point 68°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Piedmont Triad Intl Airport (9 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more14 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more24 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 4.2 in; a dry July brings about 3.0 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, 1991-20201993: average high 93°F
- Coolest July2001: average high 83°F
- Wettest July2003: 7.6 in
- Driest July2017: 1.0 in
- Highest reading101°F (July 9, 1993)
- Lowest reading56°F (July 31, 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 | 87°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 69°F | 68°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 14.3 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Columbia, SC159 mi · high 96°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV155 mi · high 81°F · 13 wet days
How Greensboro ranks in July
- Normal high172nd warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days294th driest of 378
- Comfortable days213th most of 340
What to pack for Greensboro in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 24 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 89°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 431 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Greensboro in July?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 101°F (July 9, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Greensboro in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (7.6 in); the driest was in 2017 (1.0 in).
Is July a good time to visit Greensboro?
July ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Greensboro (44 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 14 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Piedmont Triad Intl Airport (USW00013723), 8.6 mi WNW of the city center, 890 ft (67 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Piedmont Triad International Airport (723170-13723), 8.6 mi WNW of the city center, 902 ft (79 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).