July weather forecast
Garden City, KS

July sees Garden City at its hottest, with temperatures coming to a head at 93.7°F (34.3°C). Despite this high, Garden City delights in a bit of cloud cover providing intermittent shade, even when humidity peaks to 50%. A wind speed slowing down to 10.4mph (16.7km/h) welcomes a semblance of calmness in the scorching season. The UV Index remains at a high of 7, requiring a continual need for skin protection. Yet, the extended daylight hours allow more time for summer fun.

Temperature

Garden City, Kansas, witnesses the warmest weather in July, with temperatures averaging a high of 93.7°F (34.3°C) and a low of 70.2°F (21.2°C).

Heat index

For most parts of July, the heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 102.2°F (39°C). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in July is 50%.

Rainfall

In Garden City, in July, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Garden City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.3 days and collects up to 12.76" (324mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 9:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:53 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine is 11.2h.

UV index

June and July, 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in July interprets into the following advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.