Oklahoma City, OK weather in July
In July, Oklahoma City sees highs around 93°F and lows around 70°F: hot and humid, with some rain. There are about 6 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Oklahoma City. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 93°F
- Normal low
- 70°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 3.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 23
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:18 am / 8:49 pm | 6:37 am / 8:35 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 (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am73°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 am82°Fdew point 68°F
- Noon89°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm92°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm90°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm81°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Oklahoma City Will Rogers Airport (7 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 60% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 24%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more24 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more23 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 3.6 in; a dry July brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 4.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 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 103°F
- Coolest July2004: average high 89°F
- Wettest July1996: 11.9 in
- Driest July1998: 0.02 in
- Highest reading110°F (July 9, 2011)
- Lowest reading58°F (July 23, 2009)
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 | 93°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 70°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 6 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.3 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -1°F into August.
How Oklahoma City ranks in July
- Normal high84th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 2 in Oklahoma
- Wet days126th driest of 378
- Comfortable days236th most of 340
What to pack for Oklahoma City in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 93°F and about 23 muggy days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 93°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 518 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Oklahoma City in July?
The normal high is 93°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 110°F (most recently on July 9, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Oklahoma City in July?
About 6 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (11.9 in); the driest was in 1998 (0.02 in).
Is July a good time to visit Oklahoma City?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Oklahoma City (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 24 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Oklahoma City Will Rogers Airport (USW00013967), 7.2 mi SW of the city center, 1,285 ft (89 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Oklahoma City Tinker AFB (USW00013919), 8.3 mi ESE of the city center, 1,260 ft (64 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Will Rogers World Airport (723530-13967), 7.2 mi SW of the city center, 1,279 ft (83 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.