Raleigh, NC weather in July
Raleigh is hot and oppressively humid in July, with some rain: highs average 91°F and nights drop to about 70°F. There are about 9 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Raleigh.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 70°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 26
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 70°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:02 am / 8:34 pm | 6:21 am / 8:20 pm |
| Daylight | 14.5 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 am72°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 69°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 69°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Raleigh Durham Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 6 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 more18 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more26 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 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 4.7 in; a dry July brings about 3.4 in and a wet one about 6.0 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, 1991-20202011: average high 95°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 84°F
- Wettest July1991: 8.3 in
- Driest July2010: 1.6 in
- Highest reading107°F (July 29, 2011)
- Lowest reading56°F (July 4, 2010)
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 | 87°F | 91°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 70°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 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
- Warmer: Columbia, SC183 mi · high 96°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV208 mi · high 81°F · 13 wet days
How Raleigh ranks in July
- Normal high133rd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days171st driest of 378
- Comfortable days235th most of 340
What to pack for Raleigh in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F and about 26 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 91°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 479 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Raleigh in July?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 107°F (July 29, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Raleigh in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.7 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (8.3 in); the driest was in 2010 (1.6 in).
Is July a good time to visit Raleigh?
July ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Raleigh (41 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 18 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Raleigh State Univ (USC00317079), 3.6 mi WNW of the city center, 400 ft (85 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Raleigh Durham Intl Airport (USW00013722), 12 mi NW of the city center, 416 ft (101 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pope AFB (USW00013714), 46 mi SSW of the city center, 218 ft (97 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (723060-13722), 12 mi NW of the city center, 395 ft (80 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.