Cincinnati, OH weather in July
July in Cincinnati: warm and humid, with frequent rain. Highs 87°F, lows 65°F, about 12 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Cincinnati.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 20
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:15 am / 9:08 pm | 6:37 am / 8:51 pm |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.2 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 am67°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 66°F
- 3 pm84°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cincinnati Lunken Airport (5 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 56% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 29%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more10 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more20 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 4.4 in; a dry July brings about 2.3 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, 1991-20201999: average high 93°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 81°F
- Wettest July2020: 8.3 in
- Driest July1997: 0.6 in
- Highest reading105°F (July 30, 1999)
- Lowest reading49°F (July 1, 2008)
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 | 83°F | 87°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 65°F | 64°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.6 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Drier: Carmel, IN105 mi · high 83°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV198 mi · high 81°F · 13 wet days
How Cincinnati ranks in July
- Normal high201st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days312th driest of 378
- Comfortable days163rd most of 340
What to pack for Cincinnati in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F and about 20 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.6 hours of daylight and highs near 87°F
Heating and cooling
July has 1 heating degree days and 340 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Cincinnati in July?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 105°F (July 30, 1999).
Does it rain a lot in Cincinnati in July?
About 12 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (8.3 in); the driest was in 1997 (0.6 in).
Is July a good time to visit Cincinnati?
July ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cincinnati (49 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 10 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Cincinnati Lunken Airport (USW00093812), 5.2 mi E of the city center, 490 ft (62 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Cincinnati Northern Ky Airport (USW00093814), 9.4 mi WSW of the city center, 869 ft (317 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cina Muni Apt/Lukn Fd Apt (724297-93812), 5.3 mi E of the city center, 475 ft (77 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.