Emerald Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Emerald

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
23.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
8.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
15.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
25 mm
Avg Humidity
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62%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-7.3°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Emerald July Weather Overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Emerald, with average highs near 23.2°C and lows around 8.6°C (mean 15.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 25 mm of rainfall and 62% relative humidity across the period.

Emerald July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Emerald. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Emerald was 1993 — when the month averaged 18.7°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 12.8°C. Typical July days reach 23.2°C with nights near 8.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.5°C→16.0°C+1.5°C
Max Temp21.5°C→23.3°C+1.8°C
Min Temp7.5°C→8.8°C+1.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

12.0°C–13.8°C2 yr (4%)
13.8°C–15.5°C13 yr (29%)
15.5°C–17.3°C27 yr (60%)
17.3°C–19.0°C3 yr (7%)

Emerald July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the drier months in Emerald, averaging 25 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 2016 with 178 mm, while the driest were 2004 and 2009 at 0 mm.

Emerald July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Emerald during July averages 62%. The most humid July was 1983 at 79%, and the least humid were 1982 and 1995 at 46%.

Emerald July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 4.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Emerald. The sunniest July was 2002 at 4.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 3.2.

Emerald July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Emerald during July is 2.2 m/s. The windiest July was 2013 at 2.7 m/s, while the calmest was 2017 at 1.8 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Emerald

🌅
Cold
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How July Ranks in Emerald

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Emerald Weather by Month

Emerald July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.8°C16.2°C15.8°C16.6°C16.1°C+1.3°C
Avg High21.8°C23.6°C23.4°C23.8°C23.4°C+1.6°C
Avg Low7.8°C8.8°C8.2°C9.3°C8.8°C+1°C
Avg Rain44 mm9 mm15 mm30 mm26 mm-18 mm

Extreme July Records in Emerald

🔥Warmest July32.5°C2015
🧊Coldest July0.3°C1983
🌧️Wettest July178 mm2016
🏜️Driest July0 mm2004
🌬️Windiest July2.7 m/s2013

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Emerald have risen by about 1.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 0.3°C (1983) to a record high of 32.5°C (2015).

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Rainfall in July is one of the drier months, averaging 25 mm, with a wettest year of 178 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Emerald?

A quieter season to visit Emerald

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of September and April tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Emerald. That said, July — with days averaging 23.2°C and nights around 8.6°C (mean 15.9°C) and low rainfall (25 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Emerald's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Emerald Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Emerald, with average highs near 23.2°C and lows around 8.6°C (mean 15.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 25 mm of rainfall and 62% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 25 mm of rainfall in Emerald, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 178 mm (2016), and the driest just 0 mm (2004). Humidity sits around 62% and average wind speed is 2.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.1 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How July has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.5°C to 23.3°C and overnight lows from 7.5°C to 8.8°C over the same span.
July Weather in Emerald, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202524.8°C16.9°C9.0°C28.3°C3.8°C34 mm55%2.2 m/s4.2
202422.5°C15.4°C8.3°C27.7°C2.9°C19 mm65%2.4 m/s4
202324.1°C17.1°C10.1°C28.0°C4.9°C27 mm62%2.6 m/s3.8
202220.7°C14.1°C7.6°C26.0°C1.9°C46 mm73%2.1 m/s4
202124.3°C16.5°C8.8°C30.5°C2.6°C20 mm60%2.4 m/s4.3
202023.8°C16.4°C9.1°C26.7°C3.6°C12 mm56%2.3 m/s4.1
201924.3°C16.8°C9.4°C27.3°C3.2°C13 mm61%2 m/s4.2
201825.3°C17.2°C9.2°C29.4°C3.6°C5 mm54%2 m/s4.5
201726.1°C18.6°C11.1°C29.8°C5.4°C6 mm59%1.8 m/s4.2
2016 🌧️22.8°C16.4°C10.1°C27.2°C4.9°C178 mm72%2.5 m/s3.7
201524.4°C16.9°C9.5°C32.5°C2.9°C3 mm56%2.5 m/s4.1
201424.3°C15.9°C7.5°C27.9°C3.2°C1 mm49%2 m/s4.4
201324.6°C17.9°C11.2°C28.0°C5.1°C14 mm67%2.7 m/s3.9
201220.3°C14.0°C7.7°C26.9°C2.6°C66 mm76%2.4 m/s3.8
201122.3°C14.6°C7.0°C25.0°C3.4°C12 mm65%1.9 m/s4.4
201023.8°C17.2°C10.6°C32.0°C4.7°C7 mm66%2.5 m/s3.5
200924.4°C16.3°C8.2°C30.6°C3.5°C0 mm52%2.2 m/s4.5
200822.8°C15.8°C8.8°C27.6°C1.9°C81 mm66%2 m/s3.8
200721.0°C13.3°C5.6°C26.0°C0.4°C1 mm63%1.9 m/s4.4
200623.8°C16.8°C9.8°C28.1°C5.4°C29 mm68%2.1 m/s4
200523.0°C15.9°C8.7°C26.5°C3.3°C5 mm69%2.5 m/s4.3
200424.7°C16.9°C9.2°C28.7°C2.8°C0 mm49%2.1 m/s4.3
200324.0°C16.4°C8.9°C29.2°C2.0°C3 mm57%2.5 m/s4.4
200223.3°C14.9°C6.4°C26.5°C2.2°C1 mm56%1.9 m/s4.7
200123.5°C16.1°C8.8°C27.4°C4.3°C25 mm57%2 m/s4.2
200023.1°C15.2°C7.2°C27.6°C2.4°C7 mm61%1.9 m/s4.5
199922.8°C15.9°C8.9°C26.7°C5.2°C11 mm61%2.5 m/s4
199823.2°C16.6°C10.0°C29.2°C3.4°C5 mm68%2.4 m/s3.8
199723.1°C16.3°C9.5°C27.2°C5.4°C1 mm58%2.4 m/s4.2
199623.5°C15.6°C7.7°C29.9°C3.1°C15 mm53%2.4 m/s4.2
199524.7°C16.6°C8.4°C32.1°C2.9°C0 mm46%2.2 m/s4.3
199423.3°C15.7°C8.0°C26.4°C3.4°C1 mm49%2.5 m/s4.3
1993 🔥25.4°C18.7°C12.0°C29.8°C6.9°C26 mm66%2.1 m/s3.6
199223.7°C16.0°C8.3°C28.4°C2.9°C1 mm57%2.3 m/s4.3
199123.1°C15.3°C7.4°C28.9°C2.8°C31 mm56%2.1 m/s4.4
199022.8°C15.4°C8.0°C27.2°C2.1°C0 mm71%2 m/s4.4
198920.2°C13.9°C7.6°C25.4°C1.5°C45 mm74%2 m/s3.9
198822.8°C16.0°C9.2°C26.4°C3.8°C62 mm71%2.4 m/s4
198722.6°C14.7°C6.8°C27.0°C2.4°C21 mm59%2.1 m/s4.2
198623.6°C16.5°C9.4°C28.4°C1.6°C21 mm66%2.5 m/s3.9
198521.8°C14.4°C7.1°C28.2°C2.3°C39 mm68%2.1 m/s4.3
198421.1°C14.8°C8.5°C27.0°C0.9°C152 mm68%2.4 m/s3.2
1983 ❄️19.2°C12.8°C6.4°C24.8°C0.3°C12 mm79%2.1 m/s—
198222.5°C14.3°C6.1°C27.8°C1.7°C7 mm46%2.2 m/s—
198122.7°C16.1°C9.4°C28.1°C3.7°C38 mm69%2.2 m/s—

Actual recorded July data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Emerald July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Emerald in July?▼

The average high in July is around 23.2°C with lows near 8.6°C (mean 15.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Emerald in July?▼

July averages 25 mm of rainfall in Emerald, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 178 mm in 2016.

What was the hottest July on record in Emerald?▼

The hottest July reached 32.5°C in 2015. The coldest dipped to 0.3°C in 1983.

Has July in Emerald gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.5°C to 23.3°C and overnight lows from 7.5°C to 8.8°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Emerald?▼

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Emerald and one of the drier months, so plan for around 23.2°C daytime highs and 8.6°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Emerald?▼

Yes — July is the coldest month of the year in Emerald, averaging 15.9°C.

What should I pack for Emerald in July?▼

For July in Emerald, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 23.2°C and lows of 8.6°C.

Is Emerald humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 62% — moderately humid.

How windy is Emerald in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 2.2 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 2.7 m/s (2013).

Which July had the most rainfall in Emerald?▼

The wettest July on record was 2016 with 178 mm. On average, July sees 25 mm.

Where does this July weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Emerald behaves each July, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for July specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.