Brownsville, TX weather in July
In July, Brownsville sees highs around 95°F and lows around 78°F: hot, oppressively humid and mostly dry. Expect about 5 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Brownsville. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 95°F
- Normal low
- 78°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 2.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 94°F | 96°F |
| Normal low | 78°F | 78°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 15% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:41 am / 8:25 pm | 6:55 am / 8:17 pm |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | 13.4 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 am78°Fdew point 75°F
- 9 am87°Fdew point 75°F
- Noon91°Fdew point 73°F
- 3 pm92°Fdew point 73°F
- 6 pm87°Fdew point 74°F
- 9 pm82°Fdew point 76°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Brownsville (5 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 76% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 10%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more29 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 2.0 in; a dry July brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 2.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202018: average high 97°F
- Coolest July2008: average high 89°F
- Wettest July2008: 13.2 in
- Driest July1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading104°F (July 29, 2003)
- Lowest reading71°F (July 9, 2017)
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 | 94°F | 95°F | 96°F |
| Normal low | 77°F | 78°F | 78°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | 13.6 h | 13.0 h |
Highs change by +1°F from June and +1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Laredo, TX166 mi · high 100°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: South Padre Island, TX25 mi · high 89°F · 5 wet days
How Brownsville ranks in July
- Normal high55th warmest of 378 cities; 23rd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days101st driest of 378
- Comfortable days313th most of 340
What to pack for Brownsville in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 95°F and about 31 muggy days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 664 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Brownsville in July?
The normal high is 95°F and the normal low is 78°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 104°F (July 29, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Brownsville in July?
About 5 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.0 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (13.2 in); the driest was in 1993, with no measurable precipitation.
Is July a good time to visit Brownsville?
July ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Brownsville (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 29 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Brownsville (USW00012919), 5.0 mi E of the city center, 23 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Port Isabel (USC00417179), 18 mi NE of the city center, 17 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Mcallen Miller Intl Airport (USW00012959), 51 mi WNW of the city center, 100 ft (65 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Brownsville/S Padre Island Intl Airport (722500-12919), 4.7 mi E of the city center, 19 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.