Akron, OH weather in July
In July, Akron sees highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F: warm and often humid, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 12 days. It is one of the warmest months in Akron.
- Normal high
- 84°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 11
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:57 am / 9:02 pm | 6:21 am / 8:43 pm |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | 14.4 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 am65°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 am73°Fdew point 63°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 62°F
- 3 pm81°Fdew point 62°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 pm71°Fdew point 62°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more5 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more11 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 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 4.1 in; a dry July brings about 2.1 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, 1991-20202020: average high 89°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 78°F
- Wettest July2003: 12.6 in
- Driest July1991: 0.7 in
- Highest reading101°F (July 7, 2012)
- Lowest reading47°F (July 6, 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 | 80°F | 84°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 63°F | 62°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 6 | 8 |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | 14.8 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -1°F into August.
How Akron ranks in July
- Normal high247th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days308th driest of 378
- Comfortable days91st most of 340
What to pack for Akron in July
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.8 hours of daylight and highs near 84°F
Heating and cooling
July has 2 heating degree days and 277 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Akron in July?
The normal high is 84°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 101°F (July 7, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Akron in July?
About 12 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (12.6 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.7 in).
Is July a good time to visit Akron?
July ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Akron (59 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days and about 5 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (USW00014895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,208 ft (248 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Akron Fulton Intl Airport (USW00014813), 4.2 mi SE of the city center, 1,044 ft (84 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Akron-Canton Regional Airport (725210-14895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,210 ft (250 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).