July weather forecast
Cortez, CO

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The bright and red rays of the setting sun over the scenic layout of hills and plains of Cortez, Colorado
The bright and red rays of the setting sun over the scenic layout of hills and plains of Cortez, Colorado

Weather in July

Being the hottest month in Cortez, the weather in July epitomizes the Colorado summer, with soaring temperatures reaching an average high of 84.7°F (29.3°C). Alongside, July also sees a noticeable uptick in rainfall, accumulating an average of 0.71" (18mm) over a span of 9.6 days. Despite the increase in humidity and rain, this period remains a favourite for vacationers seeking to experience the full splendour of a Colorado summer.

Temperature

July, on average, is the warmest month, registering a high temperature of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and a low of 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Humidity

In July, the average relative humidity is 38%.

Rainfall

In July, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout July, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.9 rainfall days, and 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Cortez, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Cortez, the average length of the day in July is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine is 11.9h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in July suggests the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest in Cortez?

Cortez's temperatures peak on average in July, reaching 84.7°F (29.3°C) at their highest and 61.5°F (16.4°C) at their lowest.

Is it hot during July?

In Cortez, in July, the average high-temperature is 84.7°F (29.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 61.5°F (16.4°C).

What is the average humidity in July in Cortez?

The average relative humidity in July is 38%.

How many days does it rain in July?

In July, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout July, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Cortez have in July?

In Cortez, the average day length in July is 14h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in July?

On the first day of July, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in July?

In Cortez, the average sunshine duration in July is 11.9h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in July?

In July, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in July
Cortez, CO

Average temperature in July - Cortez, CO
  • Average high temperature in July: 84.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in July: 61.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in July
Cortez, CO

Average pressure in July - Cortez, CO
  • Average pressure in July: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in July
Cortez, CO

Average wind speed in July - Cortez, CO
  • Average wind speed in July: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

Average humidity in July
Cortez, CO

Average humidity in July - Cortez, CO
  • Average humidity in July: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

Average rainfall in July
Cortez, CO

Average rainfall in July - Cortez, CO
  • Average rainfall in July: 0.71"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.2").

Average rainfall days in July
Cortez, CO

Average rainfall days in July - Cortez, CO
  • Average rainfall days in July: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in July
Cortez, CO

Average snowfall in July - Cortez, CO
  • Average snowfall in July: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in July
Cortez, CO

Average snowfall days in July - Cortez, CO
  • Average snowfall days in July: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Cortez, CO

Average daylight in July / Average sunshine in July - Cortez, CO
  • Average daylight in July: 14h and 2min

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: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in July
Cortez, CO

Average sunshine days in July - Cortez, CO
  • Average sunshine days in July: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.6 days).

Average UV index in July
Cortez, CO

Average UV index in July - Cortez, CO
  • 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).

Average cloud cover in July
Cortez, CO

Average cloud cover in July - Cortez, CO
  • Average cloud cover in July: 15

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in July
Cortez, CO

Average visibility in July - Cortez, CO
  • 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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