Murfreesboro, TN weather in July
July in Murfreesboro: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Highs 89°F, lows 68°F, about 11 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Murfreesboro.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 25
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 68°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:33 am / 8:05 pm | 5:52 am / 7:51 pm |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 14.0 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 68°F
- 9 am81°Fdew point 69°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Nashville Intl Airport (25 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 16% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 56%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more15 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more25 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 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 5.0 in; a dry July brings about 3.9 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, 1991-20201993: average high 93°F
- Coolest July2013: average high 85°F
- Wettest July1996: 9.3 in
- Driest July1997: 1.2 in
- Highest reading106°F (July 1, 2012)
- Lowest reading51°F (July 5, 2014)
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 | 86°F | 89°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 68°F | 67°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 14.3 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN162 mi · high 83°F · 15 wet days
How Murfreesboro ranks in July
- Normal high164th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days271st driest of 378
- Comfortable days198th most of 340
What to pack for Murfreesboro in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 25 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 89°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 428 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Murfreesboro in July?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 106°F (July 1, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Murfreesboro in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.0 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (9.3 in); the driest was in 1997 (1.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Murfreesboro?
July ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Murfreesboro (43 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 15 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Murfreesboro 5 N (USC00406371), 5.2 mi N of the city center, 535 ft (78 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Nashville Intl Airport (USW00013897), 25 mi NW of the city center, 600 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Nashville International Airport (723270-13897), 25 mi NW of the city center, 587 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.