July weather forecastCotton Valley, LA
July
Weather in July
July, the same as June, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, is another tropical summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.2°F (22.9°C) and 94.6°F (34.8°C).Temperature
July is Cotton Valley's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 94.6°F (34.8°C) and lows of 73.2°F (22.9°C).Heat index
For July, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 120.2°F (49°C). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.
Humidity
In July, the average relative humidity is 69%.Rainfall
In Cotton Valley, Louisiana, in July, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Cotton Valley, snow does not fall in April through December.Daylight
The average length of the day in July is 14h and 4min.On the first day of July, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In July, the average sunshine is 10.2h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during July translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in July
Cotton Valley, LA
- Average high temperature in July: 94.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).
- Average low temperature in July: 73.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).
Average pressure in July
Cotton Valley, LA
- Average pressure in July: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in July
Cotton Valley, LA
- Average wind speed in July: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in July
Cotton Valley, LA
- Average humidity in July: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).
Average rainfall in July
Cotton Valley, LA
- Average rainfall in July: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in July
Cotton Valley, LA
- Average rainfall days in July: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in July
Cotton Valley, LA
- Average snowfall in July: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in July
Cotton Valley, LA
- Average snowfall days in July: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Cotton Valley, LA
- Average daylight in July: 14h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in July: 10h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in July
Cotton Valley, LA
- Average sunshine days in July: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.5 days).
Average UV index in July
Cotton Valley, LA
- Average UV index in July: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in July
Cotton Valley, LA
- Average cloud cover in July: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in July
Cotton Valley, LA
- Average visibility in July: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
