Terlingua, TX weather in July
Expect very hot weather with some rain in Terlingua in July, with highs near 101°F and lows near 74°F. Rain falls on about 6 days. It is one of the warmest months in Terlingua. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 101°F
- Normal low
- 74°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.9 in total
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 102°F | 101°F |
| Normal low | 75°F | 74°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 18% | 18% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:58 am / 8:58 pm | 7:14 am / 8:47 pm |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 13.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more30 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 1.9 in; a dry July brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 2.3 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, 1991-20202020: average high 106°F
- Coolest July1991: average high 95°F
- Wettest July1997: 4.6 in
- Driest July1998: 0.09 in
- Highest reading113°F (July 5, 2005)
- Lowest reading65°F (July 20, 2002)
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 | 102°F | 101°F | 100°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 74°F | 73°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 13.8 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by -1°F from June and -1°F into August.
How Terlingua ranks in July
- Normal high13th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 38 in Texas
- Wet days127th driest of 378
What to pack for Terlingua in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 101°F
- Layers – afternoons near 101°F but nights near 74°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 696 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Terlingua in July?
The normal high is 101°F and the normal low is 74°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 113°F (July 5, 2005).
Does it rain a lot in Terlingua in July?
About 6 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.9 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (4.6 in); the driest was in 1998 (0.09 in).
Is July a good time to visit Terlingua?
July ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Terlingua (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 30 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Lajitas (USC00414950), 9.3 mi WSW of the city center, 2,403 ft (486 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Terlingua (USC00418924), 2.3 mi NE of the city center, 2,633 ft (256 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).