July weather forecast
Bentonville, AR

July incarnates the peak of summer in Bentonville, with hot, sunny days being the star of this weather show. The city greets maximum temperatures scaling up to 89.4°F (31.9°C), underscoring the core of summer. Despite the high temperature swing, Bentonville witnesses moderate rainfall, tantalizingly taking the edge off the heat, ensuring a balanced setting. Leisurely summer evenings transition into nights with a blend of warmth and coolness, making the month overall pleasant even under the scorching sun. The weather unfolds a play of brightness and balmy winds, painting quintessential summer scenes.

Temperature

Bentonville's warmest month, July, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 89.4°F (31.9°C) to a low of 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Heat index

For most parts of July, the heat index is calculated to be a scorching 105.8°F (41°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In July, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Bentonville, during July, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.6 rainfall days, and 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall in Bentonville.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 14h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In July, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.