July weather forecast
Chelsea, SD

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Weather in July

July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Chelsea, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 84.7°F (29.3°C) and 63.1°F (17.3°C).

Temperature

July is the warmest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 84.7°F (29.3°C) and as low as 63.1°F (17.3°C).

Heat index

Throughout July, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Exposure and extended activity could potentially cause a state of fatigue and lead to heat cramps.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

In Chelsea, the average relative humidity in July is 65%.

Rainfall

In Chelsea, in July, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chelsea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Chelsea, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day in Chelsea is 15h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:26 pm. On the last day of July, in Chelsea, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 9:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Chelsea. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during July translates into the following guidance:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Chelsea?

The month of July sees the average highest temperatures in Chelsea, South Dakota, reaching 84.7°F (29.3°C) at the peak and 63.1°F (17.3°C) at the low.

Is it hot in Chelsea during July?

The high-temperature, in July, in Chelsea, is 84.7°F (29.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 63.1°F (17.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in July in Chelsea?

The average relative humidity in July is 65%.

How many days does it rain in July in Chelsea?

In July, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout July, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Chelsea?

June through September are months without snowfall in Chelsea.

What is the average length of the day in July in Chelsea?

In July, the average day length in Chelsea is 15h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in July in Chelsea?

On the first day of July in Chelsea, South Dakota, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 9:02 pm CDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Chelsea?

With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year in Chelsea.

How many hours of sunshine does Chelsea have in July?

The average sunshine duration in July in Chelsea, South Dakota, is 11.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Chelsea?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Chelsea, South Dakota.

How high is the UV index in July in Chelsea?

In July, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in July
Chelsea, SD

Average temperature in July - Chelsea, SD
  • Average high temperature in July: 84.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in July: 63.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in July
Chelsea, SD

Average pressure in July - Chelsea, SD
  • Average pressure in July: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in July
Chelsea, SD

Average wind speed in July - Chelsea, SD
  • Average wind speed in July: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in July
Chelsea, SD

Average humidity in July - Chelsea, SD
  • Average humidity in July: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in July
Chelsea, SD

Average rainfall in July - Chelsea, SD
  • Average rainfall in July: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in July
Chelsea, SD

Average rainfall days in July - Chelsea, SD
  • Average rainfall days in July: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in July
Chelsea, SD

Average snowfall in July - Chelsea, SD
  • Average snowfall in July: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in July
Chelsea, SD

Average snowfall days in July - Chelsea, SD
  • Average snowfall days in July: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Chelsea, SD

Average daylight in July / Average sunshine in July - Chelsea, SD
  • Average daylight in July: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in July: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in July
Chelsea, SD

Average sunshine days in July - Chelsea, SD
  • Average sunshine days in July: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in July
Chelsea, SD

Average UV index in July - Chelsea, SD
  • 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in July
Chelsea, SD

Average cloud cover in July - Chelsea, SD
  • Average cloud cover in July: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in July
Chelsea, SD

Average visibility in July - Chelsea, SD
  • Average visibility in July: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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