July weather forecast
Independence, KY

Basking under the zenith of summer, July in Independence, Kentucky is characterized by the highest temperature and intense sunlight. With the mercury shooting up to a peak of 85.1°F (29.5°C) and UV index rising to 6, July is quintessentially a summer month. The warm weather transcends into an array of outdoor festivities from concerts in the park to backyard grilling with family and friends. It's the month where the buzz of air conditioners is a common sound, and the city’s swimming pools become the hotspot for cooling off the summer heat. The balmy nights with starlit skies craft a mesmerizing summer setting.

Temperature

The highest temperatures in Independence are recorded in July, with averages reaching a high of 85.1°F (29.5°C) and a low of 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Heat index

Throughout July, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 95°F (35°C). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. 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.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In July, the average relative humidity in Independence is 77%.

Rainfall

In July, the rain falls for 16.7 days. Throughout July, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Independence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.2 days and collects up to 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day in Independence is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 9:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

July has the most sunshine of the year in Independence, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In July, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.