South Padre Island, TX weather in July
July in South Padre Island: hot, oppressively humid and mostly dry. Highs 89°F, lows 79°F, about 5 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 79°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 | 88°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 78°F | 79°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 15% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:40 am / 8:24 pm | 6:54 am / 8:16 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 (20 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph9 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more12 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, 1991-20202016: average high 91°F
- Coolest July1992: average high 87°F
- Wettest July2008: 13.2 in
- Driest July1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading96°F (July 13, 1993)
- Lowest reading64°F (July 9, 1997)
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 | 88°F | 89°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 78°F | 79°F | 79°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: Brownsville, TX25 mi · high 95°F · 5 wet days
How South Padre Island ranks in July
- Normal high169th warmest of 378 cities; 38th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days102nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days336th most of 340
What to pack for South Padre Island in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 31 muggy days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 577 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is South Padre Island in July?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 79°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 96°F (July 13, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island?
July ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for South Padre Island (47 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 12 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: S Padre Is (USC00418487), 4.1 mi ESE of the city center, 5 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and humidity and wind by hour: Brownsville (USW00012919), 20 mi SW of the city center, 23 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Port Isabel (USC00417179), 9.0 mi W of the city center, 17 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Port Isabel Cameron Airport (USW00012957), 12 mi WNW of the city center, 19 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Brownsville/S Padre Island Intl Airport (722500-12919), 21 mi SW of the city center, 19 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).