July weather forecast
Portsmouth, RI

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Weather in July

July holds the torch as the warmest month in Portsmouth with an average high temperature soaring to 78.3°F (25.7°C). The upward progression of temperature is halted in August with the peak summer month mirroring July's gap. Although clear skies dominate most of the month, brief spells of rain fill up the dry spells in the otherwise hot days. The sultry air carries the scent of summer, intensified by high levels of humidity. Appreciable amounts of sunshine are interlaced with short-lived cloudy patches, only to be transformed into beautiful sunsets by the ocean front.

Temperature

The warmest temperatures occur during July, when averages reach a peak of 78.3°F (25.7°C) and a low of 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Humidity

In July, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Portsmouth, during July, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Portsmouth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.1 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Portsmouth, snow does not fall in April, June through October.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:03 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Portsmouth are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In July, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest?

Portsmouth's July weather, with an average high temperature of 78.3°F (25.7°C) and an average low temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C), tends to be the warmest of the year.

What is the usual temperature for Portsmouth in July?

In July, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 78.3°F (25.7°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in July?

The average relative humidity in July is 80%.

How much does it rain in July?

In Portsmouth, during July, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April, June through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in July?

In Portsmouth, the average day length in July is 14h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in July?

On the first day of July, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:03 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in July?

In Portsmouth, the average sunshine duration in July is 10.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in July?

In July, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in July
Portsmouth, RI

Average temperature in July - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average high temperature in July: 78.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in July: 66.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in July
Portsmouth, RI

Average pressure in July - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average pressure in July: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in July
Portsmouth, RI

Average wind speed in July - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average wind speed in July: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in July
Portsmouth, RI

Average humidity in July - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average humidity in July: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).

Average rainfall in July
Portsmouth, RI

Average rainfall in July - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average rainfall in July: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in July
Portsmouth, RI

Average rainfall days in July - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average rainfall days in July: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in July
Portsmouth, RI

Average snowfall in July - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average snowfall in July: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in July
Portsmouth, RI

Average snowfall days in July - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average snowfall days in July: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Portsmouth, RI

Average daylight in July / Average sunshine in July - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average daylight in July: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in July: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in July
Portsmouth, RI

Average sunshine days in July - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average sunshine days in July: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

Average UV index in July
Portsmouth, RI

Average UV index in July - Portsmouth, RI
  • 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, March and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in July
Portsmouth, RI

Average cloud cover in July - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average cloud cover in July: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in July
Portsmouth, RI

Average visibility in July - Portsmouth, RI
  • 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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