July weather forecast
Shawnee, KS

July is the heart of summer in Shawnee, and it is unarguably the warmest month. A significant rise in temperatures, securing the range from 69.1°F (20.6°C) to a high 87.3°F (30.7°C), accentuates its warmth. With scorching heat frequently witnessed, it is advisable to avoid the peak sunshine hours for outdoor activities. Lower wind speeds and stable atmospheric pressure create a warmer environment overall. Therefore, a preference for light, breathable clothing and plenty of hydration is advisable in Shawnee during July.

Temperature

In Shawnee, the peak average temperatures are observed in July, with a high of 87.3°F (30.7°C) and a low of 69.1°F (20.6°C).

Heat index

July's heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 100.4°F (38°C). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Shawnee, the average relative humidity in July is 75%.

Rainfall

In Shawnee, in July, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shawnee, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.2 days and collects up to 26.97" (685mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Shawnee.

Daylight

The average length of the day in July is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of July in Shawnee, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:31 pm CDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Shawnee. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during July morphs into the following directions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.