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Wisconsin Dells, WI weather in July

NOAA 1991-2020 normals and daily records · Wisconsin Dells all year

July in Wisconsin Dells: warm and often humid, with some rain. Highs 83°F, lows 60°F, rain on about 9 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Wisconsin Dells. A good month for most outdoor plans.

Normal high
83°F
Normal low
60°F
Wet days
9
4.0 in total
Muggy days
11
dew point 65°F+

How July changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of July
July 1July 31
Normal high82°F82°F
Normal low59°F59°F
Chance of a wet day33%30%
Sunrise / sunset5:21 am / 8:44 pm5:47 am / 8:23 pm
Daylight15.4 h14.6 h

Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).

A typical July day

  1. 6 am66°Fdew point 61°F
  2. 9 am74°Fdew point 62°F
  3. Noon79°Fdew point 62°F
  4. 3 pm80°Fdew point 62°F
  5. 6 pm78°Fdew point 62°F
  6. 9 pm71°Fdew point 62°F

NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Madison Dane Rgnl Airport (40 mi away); average wind 6 mph.

What kind of days to expect

  • Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 of 31
  • Hot dayshigh 90°F or more4 of 31
  • Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more11 of 31
  • Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
  • Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 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 4.0 in; a dry July brings about 2.6 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, 1991-20202012: average high 92°F
  • Coolest July1992: average high 76°F
  • Wettest July2010: 10.3 in
  • Driest July2012: 1.6 in
  • Highest reading102°F (July 7, 2012)
  • Lowest reading41°F (July 1, 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

JuneJulyAugust
Normal high79°F83°F81°F
Normal low56°F60°F57°F
Wet days11910
Comfortable days1179
Daylight15.4 h15.1 h13.9 h

Highs change by +4°F from June and -2°F into August.

Nearby alternatives in July

How Wisconsin Dells ranks in July

  • Normal high294th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Wisconsin
  • Wet days196th driest of 378
  • Comfortable days80th most of 340

What to pack for Wisconsin Dells in July

  • A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 15.1 hours of daylight and highs near 83°F

Heating and cooling

July has 14 heating degree days and 202 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.

Questions

How hot is Wisconsin Dells in July?

The normal high is 83°F and the normal low is 60°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 102°F (most recently on July 7, 2012).

Does it rain a lot in Wisconsin Dells in July?

About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (10.3 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.6 in).

Is July a good time to visit Wisconsin Dells?

July ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wisconsin Dells (61 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days and about 4 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Wisconsin Dells (USC00479319), 1.3 mi S of the city center, 835 ft (76 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Humidity and wind by hour: Madison Dane Rgnl Airport (USW00014837), 40 mi SSE of the city center, 866 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Daily humidity and wind: Dane Co Regional-Truax Field Airport (726410-14837), 40 mi SSE of the city center, 859 ft (52 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).