July weather forecast
Elk Point, SD

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Weather in July

July, like June, in Elk Point, South Dakota, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 83.8°F (28.8°C) and 64.6°F (18.1°C).

Temperature

July, with its high-temperature average of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 64.6°F (18.1°C), is the warmest month.

Heat index

The average heat index in July is evaluated at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.

Humidity

In Elk Point, the average relative humidity in July is 74%.

Rainfall

In Elk Point, during July, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elk Point, there are 119.5 rainfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in July is 14h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:08 pm. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.8h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year in Elk Point.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during July translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Elk Point?

July tends to be the warmest month in Elk Point, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and a low of 64.6°F (18.1°C).

How hot does it get in Elk Point in July?

July temperatures in Elk Point, South Dakota, vary between a high-temperature of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and a low-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in July in Elk Point?

In July, the average relative humidity in Elk Point, South Dakota, is 74%.

How much does it rain in Elk Point in July?

In Elk Point, in July, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Elk Point?

June through September are months without snowfall in Elk Point.

How many hours of daylight does Elk Point have in July?

The average day length in July in Elk Point is 14h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in July in Elk Point?

On the first day of July in Elk Point, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Elk Point?

July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in July in Elk Point?

In July, the average sunshine duration is 10.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Elk Point?

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

What is the UV index intensity in July in Elk Point?

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
Elk Point, SD

Average temperature in July - Elk Point, SD
  • Average high temperature in July: 83.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in July: 64.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in July
Elk Point, SD

Average pressure in July - Elk Point, SD
  • Average pressure in July: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in July
Elk Point, SD

Average wind speed in July - Elk Point, SD
  • Average wind speed in July: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in July
Elk Point, SD

Average humidity in July - Elk Point, SD
  • Average humidity in July: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in July
Elk Point, SD

Average rainfall in July - Elk Point, SD
  • Average rainfall in July: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in July
Elk Point, SD

Average rainfall days in July - Elk Point, SD
  • Average rainfall days in July: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in July
Elk Point, SD

Average snowfall in July - Elk Point, SD
  • Average snowfall in July: 0"

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

Average snowfall days in July
Elk Point, SD

Average snowfall days in July - Elk Point, SD
  • Average snowfall days in July: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Elk Point, SD

Average daylight in July / Average sunshine in July - Elk Point, SD
  • Average daylight in July: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in July: 10h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in July
Elk Point, SD

Average sunshine days in July - Elk Point, SD
  • Average sunshine days in July: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

Average UV index in July
Elk Point, SD

Average UV index in July - Elk Point, SD
  • Average UV index in July: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in July
Elk Point, SD

Average cloud cover in July - Elk Point, SD
  • Average cloud cover in July: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in July
Elk Point, SD

Average visibility in July - Elk Point, 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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