Gettysburg, PA weather in July
Expect warm, often humid weather with frequent rain in Gettysburg in July, with highs near 86°F and lows near 65°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. It is one of the warmest months in Gettysburg.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 17
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 85°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:44 am / 8:41 pm | 6:06 am / 8:23 pm |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.3 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 63°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 65°F
- Noon83°Fdew point 64°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 63°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 65°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Martinsburg E Wv Rgnl Airport (50 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 30%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more9 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more17 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 3.6 in; a dry July brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 4.5 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, 1991-20202020: average high 91°F
- Coolest July1992: average high 80°F
- Wettest July2018: 9.4 in
- Driest July1999: 1.1 in
- Highest reading101°F (July 23, 2011)
- Lowest reading46°F (July 2, 2007)
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 | 81°F | 86°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 65°F | 63°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 2 | 5 |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.7 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Buffalo, NY228 mi · high 80°F · 11 wet days
How Gettysburg ranks in July
- Normal high224th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in Pennsylvania
- Wet days263rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days157th most of 340
What to pack for Gettysburg in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 17 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.7 hours of daylight and highs near 86°F
Heating and cooling
July has 1 heating degree days and 317 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Gettysburg in July?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 101°F (July 23, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Gettysburg in July?
About 11 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 2018 (9.4 in); the driest was in 1999 (1.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Gettysburg?
July ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gettysburg (51 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 9 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Biglerville (USC00360656), 7.3 mi N of the city center, 720 ft (183 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Martinsburg E Wv Rgnl Airport (USW00013734), 50 mi SW of the city center, 534 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Capital City Airport (725118-14751), 33 mi NE of the city center, 335 ft (202 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.