Stowe, VT weather in July
Stowe is mild in July, with frequent rain: highs average 79°F and nights drop to about 55°F. Rain falls on about 15 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Stowe.
- Normal high
- 79°F
- Normal low
- 55°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 4.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 4
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 78°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 55°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 49% | 49% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:10 am / 8:39 pm | 5:36 am / 8:17 pm |
| Daylight | 15.5 h | 14.7 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 (19 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more4 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow15 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 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 4.2 in; a dry July brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.1 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, 1991-20202020: average high 84°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 75°F
- Wettest July2008: 10.1 in
- Driest July2012: 1.3 in
- Highest reading94°F (July 21, 2011)
- Lowest reading37°F (July 28, 2001)
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 | 74°F | 79°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 55°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 12 | 15 |
| Daylight | 15.5 h | 15.2 h | 14.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Lowell, MA144 mi · high 85°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Concord, NH104 mi · high 83°F · 11 wet days
How Stowe ranks in July
- Normal high334th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days356th driest of 378
- Comfortable days37th most of 340
What to pack for Stowe in July
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 15 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 15.2 hours of daylight and highs near 79°F
Heating and cooling
July has 38 heating degree days and 98 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 2% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Stowe in July?
The normal high is 79°F and the normal low is 55°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 94°F (July 21, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Stowe in July?
About 15 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (10.1 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Stowe?
July ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Stowe (68 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Morrisville Stowe State Airport (USW00054771), 5.9 mi NE of the city center, 732 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Burlington Intl Airport (USW00014742), 23 mi W of the city center, 330 ft (390 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 19 mi SSE of the city center, 1,126 ft (406 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Edward F Knapp State Arpt (726145-94705), 19 mi SSE of the city center, 1,105 ft (385 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).