Huntington, WV weather in July
Huntington is warm and humid in July, with frequent rain: highs average 86°F and nights drop to about 66°F. Expect about 12 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Huntington.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 66°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 5.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 21
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 66°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:09 am / 8:57 pm | 6:31 am / 8:41 pm |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 14.2 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 am67°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm84°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Huntington Tri State Airport (7 mi away); average wind 4 mph; clear or few clouds in 51% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more9 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more21 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 5.1 in; a dry July brings about 3.9 in and a wet one about 6.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201999: average high 93°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 80°F
- Wettest July2009: 8.5 in
- Driest July1995: 1.7 in
- Highest reading104°F (July 7, 2012)
- Lowest reading51°F (July 2, 2008)
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 | 83°F | 86°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 66°F | 65°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 12 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 14.5 h | 13.6 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Concord, NC232 mi · high 92°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Carmel, IN224 mi · high 83°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV77 mi · high 81°F · 13 wet days
How Huntington ranks in July
- Normal high207th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days323rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days172nd most of 340
What to pack for Huntington in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 21 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.5 hours of daylight and highs near 86°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 354 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Huntington in July?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 66°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 104°F (July 7, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Huntington in July?
About 12 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (8.5 in); the driest was in 1995 (1.7 in).
Is July a good time to visit Huntington?
July ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Huntington (48 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 9 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Huntington Tri State Airport (USW00003860), 7.0 mi WSW of the city center, 824 ft (258 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tri-State/M.j.fergus (724250-03860), 7.0 mi WSW of the city center, 824 ft (258 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.