July weather forecast
Sulphur, LA

In July, Sulphur, Louisiana settles into the depths of summer, with the thermostat reading a toasty 91.2°F (32.9°C). The month is characterized by the longest and warmest days, a telltale sign of peak summer. The relentless heat, coupled with a high humidity of 76% and negligible wind, calls for keeping air conditioners in full swing. Despite the high frequency of rainfall, the temperature remains stubbornly high. While the weather is tough, residents know that this is the most challenging part of the summer.

Temperature

Sulphur starts July with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 91.2°F (32.9°C), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from June. In the month of July, Sulphur experiences an average low-temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Heat index

In July, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 114.8°F (46°C). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in July in Sulphur, Louisiana, is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sulphur, during July, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.8 rainfall days, and 28.54" (725mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Sulphur.

Daylight

The average length of the day in July in Sulphur, Louisiana, is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of July in Sulphur, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine is 10.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during July translates into the following directions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.