Cowell Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Cowell

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
15.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
6.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
10.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
33 mm
Avg Humidity
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76%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-6.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Cowell July Weather Overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Cowell, with average highs near 15.2°C and lows around 6.5°C (mean 10.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 33 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

Cowell July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Cowell. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Cowell was 2019 — when the month averaged 12.1°C — while the coldest was 1989 at 9.3°C. Typical July days reach 15.2°C with nights near 6.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp10.2°C→11.2°C+1°C
Max Temp14.6°C→15.6°C+1°C
Min Temp5.8°C→6.7°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

9.0°C–10.0°C5 yr (11%)
10.0°C–11.0°C20 yr (44%)
11.0°C–12.0°C19 yr (42%)
12.0°C–13.0°C1 yr (2%)

Cowell July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is about average for rainfall in Cowell, averaging 33 mm of rainfall. The wettest Julys on record were 1983 and 2013 with 66 mm, while the driest was 2019 at 7 mm.

Cowell July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Cowell during July averages 76%. The most humid July was 1989 at 82%, and the least humid was 2018 at 66%.

Cowell July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 2.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Cowell. The sunniest July was 1994 at 3.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 1.9.

Cowell July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Cowell during July is 3.6 m/s. The windiest July was 1995 at 4.5 m/s, while the calmest was 2001 at 2.7 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Cowell

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

How July Ranks in Cowell

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌧️2nd wettest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Cowell Weather by Month

Cowell July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp10.2°C10.8°C11.0°C11.0°C11.2°C+1°C
Avg High14.4°C15.1°C15.4°C15.5°C15.7°C+1.3°C
Avg Low6.0°C6.5°C6.6°C6.6°C6.6°C+0.6°C
Avg Rain40 mm34 mm37 mm28 mm23 mm-17 mm

Extreme July Records in Cowell

🔥Warmest July23.9°C2016
🧊Coldest July0.2°C1982
🌧️Wettest July66 mm1983
🏜️Driest July7 mm2019
🌬️Windiest July4.5 m/s1995

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Cowell have risen by about 1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 0.2°C (1982) to a record high of 23.9°C (2016).

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Rainfall in July is about average for rainfall, averaging 33 mm, with a wettest year of 66 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Cowell?

A quieter season to visit Cowell

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of December and March tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Cowell. That said, July — with days averaging 15.2°C and nights around 6.5°C (mean 10.9°C) and moderate rainfall (33 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Cowell'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 →

Cowell Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Cowell, with average highs near 15.2°C and lows around 6.5°C (mean 10.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 33 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 33 mm of rainfall in Cowell, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 66 mm (1983), and the driest just 7 mm (2019). Humidity sits around 76% and average wind speed is 3.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.8 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°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.6°C to 15.6°C and overnight lows from 5.8°C to 6.7°C over the same span.
July Weather in Cowell, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202515.1°C10.9°C6.8°C19.0°C3.3°C37 mm73%4.1 m/s2.7
202415.7°C11.3°C6.9°C21.9°C2.0°C21 mm72%3.8 m/s2.9
202316.4°C11.6°C6.8°C22.1°C2.3°C9 mm73%3.4 m/s2.8
202215.2°C10.9°C6.5°C20.9°C3.0°C11 mm74%3.2 m/s2.7
202115.8°C11.2°C6.6°C22.2°C3.5°C45 mm74%4.4 m/s2.8
202015.9°C11.0°C6.1°C20.6°C2.0°C15 mm76%2.8 m/s3
2019 🔥17.0°C12.1°C7.2°C21.1°C3.6°C7 mm74%3.4 m/s2.8
201816.7°C11.8°C6.8°C21.0°C3.4°C12 mm66%4.1 m/s2.9
201716.7°C11.9°C7.1°C22.4°C4.7°C16 mm70%4.1 m/s2.8
201615.6°C10.9°C6.3°C23.9°C1.7°C36 mm74%3.8 m/s2.6
201514.5°C10.2°C5.9°C18.2°C0.9°C15 mm76%3.6 m/s2.7
201414.8°C10.7°C6.5°C18.6°C4.3°C39 mm80%4.1 m/s2.7
201315.0°C11.1°C7.1°C18.3°C4.5°C66 mm82%3.7 m/s2.8
201214.4°C10.1°C5.8°C17.6°C1.3°C25 mm81%2.8 m/s2.8
201115.4°C11.2°C6.9°C21.4°C2.3°C35 mm77%3.3 m/s2.7
201014.8°C10.4°C6.1°C16.7°C2.6°C27 mm80%3 m/s2.8
200915.6°C11.5°C7.4°C20.2°C3.7°C47 mm78%4.1 m/s2.8
200815.0°C10.6°C6.3°C19.9°C1.5°C35 mm74%4.2 m/s2.8
200715.4°C10.9°C6.4°C21.0°C2.5°C23 mm74%3.6 m/s2.8
200614.7°C10.5°C6.2°C21.2°C2.6°C51 mm77%3.6 m/s2.5
200515.5°C11.2°C6.8°C20.4°C2.3°C30 mm78%3.2 m/s2.7
200414.7°C10.6°C6.5°C20.4°C3.2°C38 mm77%3.5 m/s2.6
200315.9°C11.0°C6.0°C19.9°C2.2°C22 mm73%3.7 m/s3
200216.7°C11.6°C6.6°C22.8°C2.4°C39 mm71%4.1 m/s2.7
200115.2°C10.9°C6.7°C20.7°C4.0°C34 mm81%2.7 m/s2.6
200015.7°C11.2°C6.8°C20.7°C4.1°C45 mm74%3.9 m/s2.8
199916.2°C11.7°C7.2°C20.6°C3.6°C16 mm73%3.2 m/s2.8
199813.7°C9.9°C6.0°C16.7°C2.9°C45 mm78%3.4 m/s2.6
199714.4°C9.6°C4.9°C18.0°C2.1°C9 mm75%2.8 m/s2.9
199615.3°C11.1°C7.0°C21.7°C3.5°C65 mm79%4.2 m/s2.6
199514.2°C10.3°C6.4°C17.7°C1.8°C53 mm78%4.5 m/s2.6
199416.7°C11.4°C6.2°C21.3°C3.3°C23 mm69%3.1 m/s3.1
199315.1°C10.9°C6.7°C20.4°C4.0°C43 mm75%3.7 m/s2.7
199216.1°C11.6°C7.1°C22.5°C4.3°C16 mm73%3.6 m/s3
199115.0°C10.8°C6.6°C18.5°C4.0°C28 mm78%3.3 m/s2.7
199014.4°C10.6°C6.9°C19.9°C4.6°C43 mm78%4.1 m/s2.8
1989 ❄️12.9°C9.3°C5.7°C17.2°C2.2°C56 mm82%3.8 m/s2.9
198815.8°C11.4°C6.9°C20.2°C4.1°C20 mm76%3.9 m/s2.7
198714.7°C10.6°C6.5°C19.5°C2.9°C39 mm75%3.7 m/s2.8
198613.8°C10.1°C6.3°C17.9°C1.9°C54 mm77%3.9 m/s2.7
198515.6°C11.3°C6.9°C23.3°C3.2°C18 mm70%3.6 m/s2.9
198413.7°C10.0°C6.3°C18.2°C3.8°C50 mm79%3.6 m/s1.9
1983 🌧️13.6°C9.5°C5.3°C16.9°C1.4°C66 mm79%3.7 m/s—
198214.7°C9.5°C4.4°C18.5°C0.2°C11 mm72%3 m/s—
198115.2°C10.5°C5.9°C19.7°C3.1°C44 mm75%4.1 m/s—

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

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Cowell July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Cowell in July?▼

The average high in July is around 15.2°C with lows near 6.5°C (mean 10.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Cowell in July?▼

July averages 33 mm of rainfall in Cowell, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 66 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest July on record in Cowell?▼

The hottest July reached 23.9°C in 2016. The coldest dipped to 0.2°C in 1982.

Has July in Cowell 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°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.6°C to 15.6°C and overnight lows from 5.8°C to 6.7°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Cowell?▼

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Cowell and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 15.2°C daytime highs and 6.5°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Cowell?▼

Yes — July is the coldest month of the year in Cowell, averaging 10.9°C.

What should I pack for Cowell in July?▼

For July in Cowell, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 15.2°C and lows of 6.5°C.

Is Cowell humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 76% — quite humid.

How windy is Cowell in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 3.6 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 4.5 m/s (1995).

Which July had the most rainfall in Cowell?▼

The wettest July on record was 1983 with 66 mm. On average, July sees 33 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 Cowell 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.