Midland, TX weather in July
In July, Midland sees highs around 96°F and lows around 73°F: hot and mostly dry. Rain falls on about 5 days. It is one of the warmest months in Midland. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 96°F
- Normal low
- 73°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 4
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 96°F | 96°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 73°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 15% | 15% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:45 am / 8:58 pm | 7:03 am / 8:46 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.7 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 am72°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 63°F
- Noon89°Fdew point 60°F
- 3 pm93°Fdew point 57°F
- 6 pm92°Fdew point 56°F
- 9 pm84°Fdew point 58°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Midland Odessa (8 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 77% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 14%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more27 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more4 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
- 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 1.6 in; a dry July brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 2.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202016: average high 101°F
- Coolest July2010: average high 89°F
- Wettest July1991: 8.5 in
- Driest July2001: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading111°F (July 14, 2020)
- Lowest reading61°F (July 26, 2004)
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 | 95°F | 96°F | 95°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 73°F | 72°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 14.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +1°F from June and -1°F into August.
How Midland ranks in July
- Normal high40th warmest of 378 cities; 17th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days90th driest of 378
- Comfortable days331st most of 340
What to pack for Midland in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 96°F and about 4 muggy days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.0 hours of daylight and highs near 96°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 600 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Midland in July?
The normal high is 96°F and the normal low is 73°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 111°F (July 14, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Midland in July?
About 5 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (8.5 in); the driest was in 2001, with no measurable precipitation.
Is July a good time to visit Midland?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Midland (38 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 27 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Midland Odessa (USW00023023), 7.5 mi WSW of the city center, 2,868 ft (88 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Midland International Airport (722650-23023), 8.4 mi WSW of the city center, 2,862 ft (82 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.