July weather forecast
Cottonwood, SD

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Weather in July

July is a tropical summer month in Cottonwood, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 68.5°F (20.3°C) and 89.2°F (31.8°C).

Temperature

July, recording an average high temperature of 89.2°F (31.8°C) and a low temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C), is Cottonwood's warmest month.

Heat index

For most parts of July, the heat index is appraised at a hot 93.2°F (34°C). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for 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

The average relative humidity in July in Cottonwood, South Dakota, is 49%.

Rainfall

In Cottonwood, in July, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.3 days and collects up to 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in July is 15h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of July, in Cottonwood, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:12 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine is 11.6h.

UV index

July is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in July translates into the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest?

July is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 89.2°F (31.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C).

How hot is it in July?

An average high-temperature, in July, in Cottonwood, is 89.2°F (31.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 68.5°F (20.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in July?

In Cottonwood, the average relative humidity in July is 49%.

How much does it rain in July?

In Cottonwood, in July, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in July?

The average day length in July is 15h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in July?

In July, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:12 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in July?

The average sunshine duration in July is 11.6h.

When is the highest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 7, July is the month with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in July?

In July, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in July
Cottonwood, SD

Average temperature in July - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average high temperature in July: 89.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in July: 68.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in July
Cottonwood, SD

Average pressure in July - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average pressure in July: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in July
Cottonwood, SD

Average wind speed in July - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average wind speed in July: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).

Average humidity in July
Cottonwood, SD

Average humidity in July - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average humidity in July: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in July
Cottonwood, SD

Average rainfall in July - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average rainfall in July: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in July
Cottonwood, SD

Average rainfall days in July - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average rainfall days in July: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in July
Cottonwood, SD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in July
Cottonwood, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in July: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in July
Cottonwood, SD

Average sunshine days in July - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average sunshine days in July: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).

Average UV index in July
Cottonwood, SD

Average UV index in July - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average UV index in July: 7

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in July
Cottonwood, SD

Average cloud cover in July - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average cloud cover in July: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in July
Cottonwood, SD

Average visibility in July - Cottonwood, SD
  • 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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