July weather forecastWilkesboro, NC

July

Weather in July

July in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 86.2°F (30.1°C) and 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Temperature

Wilkesboro's July weather, marked by an average high temperature of 86.2°F (30.1°C) and an average low temperature of 63.7°F (17.6°C), is the warmest in the year.

Heat index

July's heat index is estimated at a sweltering 96.8°F (36°C). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

July is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Wilkesboro, North Carolina, during July, the rain falls for 19.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Wilkesboro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Wilkesboro, North Carolina, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day in Wilkesboro is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of July in Wilkesboro, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Wilkesboro is July, with an average of 10.8h 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in July converts into the following recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

July, noted for its average high-temperature of 86.2°F (30.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 63.7°F (17.6°C), is considered the warmest month in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

The high-temperature, in July, in Wilkesboro, is 86.2°F (30.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 63.7°F (17.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

July is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

In Wilkesboro, the average relative humidity in July is 72%.

In Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in July, during 19.5 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Wilkesboro, snow does not fall in June through October.

In July, the average day length in Wilkesboro is 14h and 20min.

In July, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wilkesboro, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

July has the most sunshine of the year in Wilkesboro, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in July in Wilkesboro is 10.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in July: 86.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in July: 63.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in July
Wilkesboro, NC

  • Average pressure in July: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in July
Wilkesboro, 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 (3.9mph).

Average humidity in July
Wilkesboro, NC

  • Average humidity in July: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in July
Wilkesboro, NC

  • Average rainfall in July: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").

Average rainfall days in July
Wilkesboro, NC

  • Average rainfall days in July: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in July
Wilkesboro, NC

  • Average snowfall in July: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in July
Wilkesboro, NC

  • Average snowfall days in July: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Wilkesboro, NC

  • Average daylight in July: 14h and 18min

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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in July
Wilkesboro, NC

  • Average sunshine days in July: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in July
Wilkesboro, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in July
Wilkesboro, NC

  • Average cloud cover in July: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in July
Wilkesboro, NC

  • Average visibility in July: 6mi

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