July weather forecast
Prestonsburg, KY

July in Prestonsburg marks the zenith of summer with its soaring temperatures and clear skies. The month's high temperature tops the year's chart at 86.9°F (30.5°C). The dry heat is punctuated with scarce rainfall, making hydration a necessity for residents while outdoors. July remains the month with the highest UV index, recommending sun-safe practices. It concludes on a scorching note, making it the hottest month of the year.

Temperature

In Prestonsburg, the peak temperatures are generally noted in July, averaging a high of 86.9°F (30.5°C) and a low of 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Heat index

The heat index in July is estimated at a sweltering 100.4°F (38°C). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in July in Prestonsburg is 75%.

Rainfall

In Prestonsburg, in July, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Prestonsburg, there are 181.8 rainfall days, and 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day in Prestonsburg is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of July in Prestonsburg, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in July interprets into the following advice:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.