Amarillo, TX weather in July
In July, Amarillo sees highs around 93°F and lows around 66°F: hot, with some rain. There are about 7 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Amarillo. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 93°F
- Normal low
- 66°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:36 am / 9:05 pm | 6:55 am / 8:51 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 am67°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 am78°Fdew point 60°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 58°F
- 3 pm90°Fdew point 56°F
- 6 pm88°Fdew point 56°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 58°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Amarillo (7 mi away); average wind 12 mph; clear or few clouds in 68% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 16%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more22 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 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 2.8 in; a dry July brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 3.8 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 100°F
- Coolest July2004: average high 88°F
- Wettest July2010: 8.0 in
- Driest July2001: 0.04 in
- Highest reading110°F (July 13, 2020)
- Lowest reading53°F (July 29, 2005)
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 | 90°F | 93°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 66°F | 65°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.3 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Taos, NM225 mi · high 83°F · 9 wet days
How Amarillo ranks in July
- Normal high87th warmest of 378 cities; 33rd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days140th driest of 378
- Comfortable days194th most of 340
What to pack for Amarillo in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 93°F and about 1 muggy days
- Layers – afternoons near 93°F but nights near 66°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 93°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 454 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Amarillo in July?
The normal high is 93°F and the normal low is 66°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 110°F (July 13, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Amarillo in July?
About 7 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (8.0 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.04 in).
Is July a good time to visit Amarillo?
July ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Amarillo (41 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 22 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Amarillo (USW00023047), 7.0 mi E of the city center, 3,587 ft (83 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Amarillo Rick Husband Intl Airport (723630-23047), 6.5 mi E of the city center, 3,607 ft (63 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.