July weather forecastSandy, KY

July

Weather in July

July is a hot summer month in Sandy, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 86.7°F (30.4°C) and 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

July, having an average high-temperature of 86.7°F (30.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 68.2°F (20.1°C), is the warmest month.

Heat index

The average heat index in July is estimated at a torrid 100.4°F (38°C). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in July is 78%.

Rainfall

In July, the rain falls for 17.2 days. Throughout July, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Sandy, the average length of the day in July is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of July in Sandy, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July is 10.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in July translates into the following instructions:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

The warmest time of the year is July, with temperatures averaging a high of 86.7°F (30.4°C) and a low of 68.2°F (20.1°C).

The high-temperature during July is 86.7°F (30.4°C) and the low-temperature is 68.2°F (20.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 100.4°F (38°C).

In July, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In July, the rain falls for 17.2 days. Throughout July, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Sandy, snow does not fall in May through September.

The average day length in July is 14h and 26min.

In July, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

In July, the average sunshine duration is 10.5h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In July, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in July
Sandy, KY

  • Average high temperature in July: 86.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in July: 68.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in July
Sandy, KY

  • Average pressure in July: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in July
Sandy, KY

  • Average wind speed in July: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in July
Sandy, KY

  • Average humidity in July: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in July
Sandy, KY

  • Average rainfall in July: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in July
Sandy, KY

  • Average rainfall days in July: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in July
Sandy, KY

  • Average snowfall in July: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in July
Sandy, KY

  • Average snowfall days in July: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Sandy, KY

  • Average daylight in July: 14h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in July: 10h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in July
Sandy, KY

  • Average sunshine days in July: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in July
Sandy, KY

  • Average UV index in July: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in July
Sandy, KY

  • Average cloud cover in July: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in July
Sandy, KY

  • Average visibility in July: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).