July weather forecast
Hillsboro Beach, FL

July in Hillsboro Beach, Florida, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 81.3°F (27.4°C) and 86.5°F (30.3°C).

Temperature

July experiences an average high-temperature of a tropical 86.5°F (30.3°C), barely different from June's 84.9°F (29.4°C). An average temperature of 81.3°F (27.4°C) is logged during the nights of July, a small step down from daytime highs.

Heat index

July's mean heat index is computed to be a sweltering 98.6°F (37°C). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In July, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Hillsboro Beach, during July, the rain falls for 27.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.4" (188mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 243.5 rainfall days, and 53.31" (1354mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.9h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In July, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.