July weather forecast
Shelbyville, KY

July, typically the warmest month in Shelbyville, Kentucky, witnesses summer in full swing. The temperatures peak this month, with the highest settling around 85.8°F (29.9°C). Nevertheless, the relief comes in the form of the declining trend of rainy days that characterized the previous few months. The days are long, filled with sunlight, and favorable for any summer-related activities. Despite high temperatures, the month is marked by steady atmospheric pressure.

Temperature

July, recording an average high temperature of 85.8°F (29.9°C) and a low temperature of 66.6°F (19.2°C), is Shelbyville's warmest month.

Heat index

In July, the average heat index is evaluated at a torrid 98.6°F (37°C). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In Shelbyville, the average relative humidity in July is 77%.

Rainfall

In Shelbyville, in July, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shelbyville, there are 161.4 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Shelbyville, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Shelbyville, the average length of the day in July is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 9:08 pm. On the last day of July, in Shelbyville, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Shelbyville are June and July, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In July, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.