Aberdeen, SD weather in July
Expect warm weather with frequent rain in Aberdeen in July, with highs near 85°F and lows near 60°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. It is one of the warmest months in Aberdeen. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 60°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 9
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 60°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:49 am / 9:26 pm | 6:17 am / 9:03 pm |
| Daylight | 15.6 h | 14.8 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 am63°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 am72°Fdew point 62°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 61°F
- 3 pm82°Fdew point 61°F
- 6 pm80°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 pm71°Fdew point 63°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Aberdeen (4 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more6 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more9 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 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 3.1 in; a dry July brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.0 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, 1991-20202006: average high 91°F
- Coolest July1992: average high 75°F
- Wettest July1993: 7.4 in
- Driest July2014: 0.7 in
- Highest reading109°F (July 15, 2006)
- Lowest reading40°F (July 28, 2013)
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 | 85°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 60°F | 57°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 7 | 10 |
| Daylight | 15.6 h | 15.3 h | 14.1 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -2°F into August.
How Aberdeen ranks in July
- Normal high234th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in South Dakota
- Wet days233rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days86th most of 340
What to pack for Aberdeen in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 9 muggy days
- Layers – afternoons near 85°F but nights near 60°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 15.3 hours of daylight and highs near 85°F
Heating and cooling
July has 10 heating degree days and 237 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Aberdeen in July?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 60°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 109°F (July 15, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Aberdeen in July?
About 10 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (7.4 in); the driest was in 2014 (0.7 in).
Is July a good time to visit Aberdeen?
July ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Aberdeen (60 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days and about 6 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Aberdeen (USW00014929), 3.6 mi E of the city center, 1,302 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Aberdeen Regional Airport (726590-14929), 3.8 mi ESE of the city center, 1,298 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).