July weather forecastKansas City, MO

Weather in July

July is the zenith of summer in Kansas City, featuring typically high temperatures. This month secures the throne with the highest average high temperature, reaching up to 90.1°F (32.3°C). Despite sporadic rain, the city celebrates the full swing of summer with outdoor barbecues, picnics, and day trips. Evenings witness a slight cool down, enriched by the symphony of crickets and fireflies. As the city basks in the peak heat, residents cherish the culmination of summer.

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 90.1°F (32.3°C) and lows of 72°F (22.2°C), July is the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value during July is appraised at an extremely hot 104°F (40°C). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating 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 Kansas City is 67.4%.

Rainfall

In July, in Kansas City, Missouri, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout July, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kansas City, there are 90.8 rainfall days, and 39.06" (992mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Kansas City, the average length of the day in July is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:30 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the highest UV index in Kansas City is July, with an average maximum UV index of 10. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 10 in July translates into this advice:
Never be careless. Unprotected skin and eyes can be harmed swiftly. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. A sunscreen with at least SPF 30 should be used liberally and reapplied frequently on cloudy days, especially after swimming or an outdoor workout.