July weather forecastShelby, NC

July

Weather in July

July, like June, is another tropical summer month in Shelby, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 90.3°F (32.4°C) and min 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 90.3°F (32.4°C) and lows of 68.2°F (20.1°C), July is the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index in July is appraised at a blistering 107.6°F (42°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

July is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Shelby, in July, during 18.2 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shelby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.2 days and collects up to 33.03" (839mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Shelby, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 10.9h 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In July, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

Shelby's July weather reaches an average high of 90.3°F (32.4°C) and an average low of 68.2°F (20.1°C), making it the warmest month.

The average high-temperature, in July, in Shelby, is 90.3°F (32.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 68.2°F (20.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 107.6°F (42°C).

The least humid month is July, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

In Shelby, the average relative humidity in July is 70%.

In Shelby, during July, the rain falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

April through October are months without snowfall.

In July, the average day length is 14h and 16min.

In July, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shelby, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

With an average of 10.9h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year in Shelby.

In July, the average sunshine duration is 10.9h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In July, the average daily maximum UV index in Shelby is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in July
Shelby, NC

  • Average high temperature in July: 90.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in July: 68.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in July
Shelby, NC

  • Average pressure in July: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in July
Shelby, NC

  • Average wind speed in July: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in July
Shelby, NC

  • Average humidity in July: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in July
Shelby, NC

  • Average rainfall in July: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in July
Shelby, NC

  • Average rainfall days in July: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in July
Shelby, NC

  • Average snowfall in July: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in July
Shelby, NC

  • Average snowfall days in July: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Shelby, NC

  • Average daylight in July: 14h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in July: 10h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in July
Shelby, NC

  • Average sunshine days in July: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in July
Shelby, NC

  • Average UV index in July: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in July
Shelby, NC

  • Average cloud cover in July: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in July
Shelby, NC

  • Average visibility in July: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).