July weather forecast
Santa Elena, TX

July, like June, in Santa Elena, Texas, is another fiery hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 99.3°F (37.4°C) and 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of July brings an average high-temperature of a still very hot 99.3°F (37.4°C), closely following the temperature pattern of June. Santa Elena throughout July, records an average low-temperature of 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Heat index

The heat index value during July is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 123.8°F (51°C). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Santa Elena, the average relative humidity in July is 57%.

Rainfall

In Santa Elena, during July, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Elena, Texas, there are 98.5 rainfall days, and 13.11" (333mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Santa Elena, Texas.

Daylight

The average length of the day in July in Santa Elena is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are June and July, with an average of 11.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 8 in July leads to these recommendations:
Being careless can result in skin and eye damage. Always take the necessary safety measures. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.