July weather forecastGwathmey, VA
July
Weather in July
July in Gwathmey, Virginia, is a tropical summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 90.1°F (32.3°C) and min 69.3°F (20.7°C).Temperature
July, marked by an average high-temperature of 90.1°F (32.3°C) and a low-temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C), is the warmest month.Heat index
Throughout July, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 105.8°F (41°C). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. 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 primarily vital for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.
Humidity
The least humid month is July, with an average relative humidity of 69%.Rainfall
In July, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout July, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gwathmey, there are 152.8 rainfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Gwathmey, the average length of the day in July is 14h and 28min.On the first day of July, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in July is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during July morphs into the following directions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in July
Gwathmey, VA
- Average high temperature in July: 90.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).
- Average low temperature in July: 69.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).
Average pressure in July
Gwathmey, VA
- Average pressure in July: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in July
Gwathmey, VA
- Average wind speed in July: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in July
Gwathmey, VA
- Average humidity in July: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in July
Gwathmey, VA
- Average rainfall in July: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in July
Gwathmey, VA
- Average rainfall days in July: 15.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in July
Gwathmey, VA
- Average snowfall in July: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in July
Gwathmey, VA
- Average snowfall days in July: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Gwathmey, VA
- Average daylight in July: 14h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in July: 10h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in July
Gwathmey, VA
- Average sunshine days in July: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in July
Gwathmey, VA
- Average UV index in July: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in July
Gwathmey, VA
- Average cloud cover in July: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in July
Gwathmey, VA
- Average visibility in July: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and December (5mi).
