July weather forecast
Taft, TX

July, like June, is another hot summer month in Taft, Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 91.8°F (33.2°C) and 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

In July, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in June - a still hot 91.8°F (33.2°C). In July, in Taft, the average low-temperature is 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Heat index

The average heat index in July is evaluated at a burning hot 113°F (45°C). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like', 'apparent temperature', 'real feel', or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Additional factors like activity, wind, metabolic differences, and pregnancy affect individual temperature impact. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it is vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In July, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Taft, in July, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Taft, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.6 days and collects up to 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in July is 13h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 8:20 pm CDT.

Sunshine

July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the highest UV index in Taft is July, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 8 in July transform into the following instructions:
Take special precautions, as unprotected eyes and skin can be burned and damaged quickly. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.