July weather forecast
Harrison, SD

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Weather in July

July in Harrison, South Dakota, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 86.5°F (30.3°C) and 65.7°F (18.7°C).

Temperature

The warmest temperatures occur during July, when averages reach a peak of 86.5°F (30.3°C) and a low of 65.7°F (18.7°C).

Heat index

The heat index value during July is estimated at a sweltering 95°F (35°C). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones often underestimate the need for rest and rehydration. Thirst appears late in dehydration - hence, it is important to keep hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. 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. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Harrison, the average relative humidity in July is 67%.

Rainfall

In Harrison, in July, during 12.4 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Harrison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Harrison, South Dakota, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Harrison, the average length of the day in July is 15h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:18 pm. On the last day of July, in Harrison, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Harrison, South Dakota, is July, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In July, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Harrison?

July is the month when Harrison's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 86.5°F (30.3°C) and lows of 65.7°F (18.7°C).

How hot is it in Harrison in July?

An average high-temperature, in July, in Harrison, is 86.5°F (30.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 65.7°F (18.7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in July in Harrison?

In July, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How many days does it rain in July in Harrison?

In Harrison, during July, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Harrison?

May through September are months without snowfall in Harrison, South Dakota.

What is the average length of the day in July in Harrison?

In July, the average day length in Harrison, South Dakota, is 15h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in July in Harrison?

In July, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Harrison, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:57 pm CDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Harrison?

July has the most sunshine of the year in Harrison, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in July in Harrison?

The average sunshine duration in July in Harrison is 11.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Harrison?

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

What is the UV index reading in July in Harrison?

In Harrison, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in July is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in July
Harrison, SD

Average temperature in July - Harrison, SD
  • Average high temperature in July: 86.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in July: 65.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in July
Harrison, SD

Average pressure in July - Harrison, SD
  • Average pressure in July: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in July
Harrison, SD

Average wind speed in July - Harrison, SD
  • Average wind speed in July: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in July
Harrison, SD

Average humidity in July - Harrison, SD
  • Average humidity in July: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

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Average rainfall in July
Harrison, SD

Average rainfall in July - Harrison, SD
  • Average rainfall in July: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in July
Harrison, SD

Average rainfall days in July - Harrison, SD
  • Average rainfall days in July: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in July
Harrison, SD

Average snowfall in July - Harrison, SD
  • Average snowfall in July: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in July
Harrison, SD

Average snowfall days in July - Harrison, SD
  • Average snowfall days in July: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Harrison, SD

Average daylight in July / Average sunshine in July - Harrison, SD
  • Average daylight in July: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in July: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in July
Harrison, SD

Average sunshine days in July - Harrison, SD
  • Average sunshine days in July: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in July
Harrison, SD

Average UV index in July - Harrison, SD
  • Average UV index in July: 6

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

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Average cloud cover in July
Harrison, SD

Average cloud cover in July - Harrison, SD
  • Average cloud cover in July: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in July
Harrison, SD

Average visibility in July - Harrison, SD
  • Average visibility in July: 6mi

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

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