July weather forecastAlton, MO
July
Weather in July
July, the same as June, in Alton, Missouri, is another hot summer month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 68.5°F (20.3°C) and an average high of 89.4°F (31.9°C).Temperature
July, on average, is the warmest month, registering a high temperature of 89.4°F (31.9°C) and a low of 68.5°F (20.3°C).Heat index
July's mean heat index is computed to be a blistering 107.6°F (42°C). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. 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 75%.Rainfall
In July, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout July, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148 rainfall days, and 35.39" (899mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Alton, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Alton, the average length of the day in July is 14h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in July is 10.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in July is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during July, leads to the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in July
Alton, MO
- Average high temperature in July: 89.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.3°F).
- Average low temperature in July: 68.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in July
Alton, MO
- 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
Alton, MO
- Average wind speed in July: 5.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in July
Alton, MO
- Average humidity in July: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in July
Alton, MO
- Average rainfall in July: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in July
Alton, MO
- Average rainfall days in July: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in July
Alton, MO
- Average snowfall in July: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in July
Alton, MO
- Average snowfall days in July: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Alton, MO
- Average daylight in July: 14h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in July: 10h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in July
Alton, MO
- Average sunshine days in July: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in July
Alton, MO
- Average UV index in July: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in July
Alton, MO
- Average cloud cover in July: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in July
Alton, MO
- Average visibility in July: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (5mi).
