Waco, TX weather in July
July in Waco: hot, oppressively humid and mostly dry. Highs 97°F, lows 74°F, about 5 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Waco. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 97°F
- Normal low
- 74°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 28
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 95°F | 98°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 75°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 18% | 14% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 8:37 pm | 6:44 am / 8:25 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 am76°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 71°F
- Noon92°Fdew point 69°F
- 3 pm95°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm92°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 pm85°Fdew point 69°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Waco Rgnl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 78% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 11%.
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 more28 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 1.8 in; a dry July brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 3.1 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, 1991-20202011: average high 103°F
- Coolest July2007: average high 90°F
- Wettest July2013: 5.5 in
- Driest July1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading114°F (July 23, 2018)
- Lowest reading58°F (July 3, 2013)
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 | 93°F | 97°F | 97°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 74°F | 74°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 14.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Galveston, TX209 mi · high 91°F · 8 wet days
How Waco ranks in July
- Normal high31st warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days98th driest of 378
- Comfortable days339th most of 340
What to pack for Waco in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 97°F and about 28 muggy days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 637 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Waco in July?
The normal high is 97°F and the normal low is 74°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 114°F (July 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Waco in July?
About 5 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (5.5 in); the driest was in 1993, with no measurable precipitation.
Is July a good time to visit Waco?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Waco (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 29 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Waco Rgnl Airport (USW00013959), 6.8 mi NW of the city center, 500 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Waco Regional Airport (722560-13959), 6.7 mi NW of the city center, 498 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.