Rutland, VT weather in July
July in Rutland: warm, with frequent rain. Highs 80°F, lows 56°F, about 12 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Rutland.
- Normal high
- 80°F
- Normal low
- 56°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 7
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 79°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 57°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:14 am / 8:37 pm | 5:40 am / 8:16 pm |
| Daylight | 15.4 h | 14.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am61°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 am69°Fdew point 60°F
- Noon74°Fdew point 58°F
- 3 pm76°Fdew point 58°F
- 6 pm73°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 pm65°Fdew point 59°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Barre Montpelier Airport (45 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more7 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 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 4.6 in; a dry July brings about 3.2 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201995: average high 85°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 76°F
- Wettest July1996: 10.4 in
- Driest July2020: 1.7 in
- Highest reading97°F (July 3, 2018)
- Lowest reading39°F (July 2, 1992)
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 | 76°F | 80°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 56°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 9 | 13 |
| Daylight | 15.4 h | 15.1 h | 13.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Yonkers, NY191 mi · high 86°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Bridgeport, CT169 mi · high 83°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY68 mi · high 74°F · 14 wet days
How Rutland ranks in July
- Normal high321st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days322nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days64th most of 340
What to pack for Rutland in July
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 15.1 hours of daylight and highs near 80°F
Heating and cooling
July has 24 heating degree days and 128 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 2% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Rutland in July?
The normal high is 80°F and the normal low is 56°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 97°F (July 3, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Rutland in July?
About 12 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.6 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (10.4 in); the driest was in 2020 (1.7 in).
Is July a good time to visit Rutland?
July ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rutland (63 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Rutland (USC00436995), 1.1 mi NNW of the city center, 620 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 45 mi NNE of the city center, 1,126 ft (478 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lebanon Municipal Airport (726116-94765), 33 mi E of the city center, 554 ft (94 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).