Meekatharra Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Meekatharra

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
20.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
6.1°C
Avg Temp
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13.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
17 mm
Avg Humidity
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53%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-9.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Meekatharra July Weather Overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Meekatharra, with average highs near 20.5°C and lows around 6.1°C (mean 13.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 17 mm of rainfall and 53% relative humidity across the period.

Meekatharra July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Meekatharra. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Meekatharra was 2020 — when the month averaged 15.5°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 10.1°C. Typical July days reach 20.5°C with nights near 6.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp12.8°C→13.4°C+0.6°C
Max Temp20.2°C→20.7°C+0.5°C
Min Temp5.4°C→6.0°C+0.6°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

10.0°C–11.5°C2 yr (4%)
11.5°C–13.0°C13 yr (29%)
13.0°C–14.5°C25 yr (56%)
14.5°C–16.0°C5 yr (11%)

Meekatharra July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is about average for rainfall in Meekatharra, averaging 17 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 1998 with 73 mm, while the driest were 1982 and 2023 at 0 mm.

Meekatharra July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Meekatharra during July averages 53%. The most humid July was 1998 at 68%, and the least humid was 1994 at 38%.

Meekatharra July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Meekatharra. The sunniest July was 2017 at 4.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 3.2.

Meekatharra July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Meekatharra during July is 3 m/s. The windiest July was 1996 at 3.6 m/s, while the calmest was 1994 at 2.4 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Meekatharra

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How July Ranks in Meekatharra

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Meekatharra Weather by Month

Meekatharra July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp12.6°C12.9°C13.8°C13.6°C13.7°C+1.1°C
Avg High19.8°C20.0°C21.0°C20.8°C21.2°C+1.4°C
Avg Low5.4°C5.9°C6.5°C6.4°C6.2°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain16 mm27 mm16 mm12 mm9 mm-7 mm

Extreme July Records in Meekatharra

🔥Warmest July29.0°C2020
🧊Coldest July-0.9°C1998
🌧️Wettest July73 mm1998
🏜️Driest July0 mm1982
🌬️Windiest July3.6 m/s1996

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Meekatharra have risen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of -0.9°C (1998) to a record high of 29°C (2020).

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Rainfall in July is about average for rainfall, averaging 17 mm, with a wettest year of 73 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Meekatharra?

A quieter season to visit Meekatharra

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of October and April tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Meekatharra. That said, July — with days averaging 20.5°C and nights around 6.1°C (mean 13.3°C) and low rainfall (17 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Meekatharra'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 →

Meekatharra Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Meekatharra, with average highs near 20.5°C and lows around 6.1°C (mean 13.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 17 mm of rainfall and 53% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 17 mm of rainfall in Meekatharra, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 73 mm (1998), and the driest just 0 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 53% and average wind speed is 3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 20.2°C to 20.7°C and overnight lows from 5.4°C to 6°C over the same span.
July Weather in Meekatharra, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.3°C11.9°C4.4°C25.9°C0.2°C17 mm51%3.2 m/s4.1
202420.9°C13.7°C6.6°C26.5°C1.8°C9 mm50%3.2 m/s4.1
202320.6°C12.7°C4.8°C26.6°C1.8°C0 mm48%2.9 m/s4.4
202222.0°C14.4°C6.8°C26.2°C2.0°C13 mm44%2.9 m/s4
202120.8°C14.2°C7.6°C28.0°C3.6°C15 mm58%3.1 m/s3.8
2020 🔥23.8°C15.5°C7.2°C29.0°C3.3°C1 mm39%3.2 m/s4.4
201922.3°C14.8°C7.3°C26.0°C3.5°C7 mm46%3 m/s4.2
201821.7°C14.3°C6.9°C26.1°C2.6°C8 mm52%3 m/s4.2
201721.3°C13.5°C5.8°C27.9°C0.9°C1 mm53%2.5 m/s4.5
201619.4°C12.9°C6.5°C27.7°C0.6°C34 mm62%3.5 m/s3.6
201521.1°C13.9°C6.7°C28.5°C2.4°C6 mm52%3.1 m/s3.8
201421.1°C13.6°C6.0°C25.8°C3.1°C1 mm52%2.7 m/s4.2
201320.3°C13.4°C6.5°C26.1°C1.6°C17 mm58%3.3 m/s3.9
201220.8°C13.2°C5.6°C24.7°C2.0°C2 mm43%3.2 m/s4.2
201120.9°C14.3°C7.8°C26.7°C2.1°C36 mm62%2.8 m/s3.7
201019.5°C12.1°C4.7°C24.0°C1.0°C11 mm51%3.1 m/s4.2
200920.1°C13.3°C6.6°C25.9°C1.3°C16 mm55%3 m/s4
200821.2°C14.0°C6.7°C27.4°C1.5°C15 mm51%3.1 m/s4
200722.1°C15.0°C7.9°C25.4°C3.7°C20 mm51%3.1 m/s3.9
200620.1°C12.4°C4.8°C24.6°C0.4°C6 mm50%3.1 m/s4.1
200521.0°C13.4°C5.8°C25.2°C1.9°C20 mm52%2.9 m/s4.1
200419.5°C13.3°C7.0°C23.9°C2.1°C60 mm62%3.2 m/s3.3
200321.9°C14.0°C6.0°C26.2°C1.6°C1 mm50%2.8 m/s4.3
200222.6°C14.8°C7.0°C28.5°C1.3°C1 mm46%2.8 m/s3.9
200121.7°C14.2°C6.8°C28.5°C2.5°C7 mm47%3.2 m/s4.2
200020.3°C13.1°C6.0°C23.8°C1.6°C11 mm59%2.6 m/s3.9
199920.6°C13.0°C5.4°C25.7°C2.3°C15 mm54%3.1 m/s4.1
1998 🌧️17.9°C11.6°C5.3°C23.2°C-0.9°C73 mm68%3.3 m/s3.6
199718.7°C11.6°C4.5°C26.0°C0.1°C23 mm56%3.4 m/s4
199620.3°C14.1°C8.0°C25.2°C2.4°C63 mm66%3.6 m/s3.4
199519.9°C13.1°C6.3°C23.5°C2.4°C26 mm60%3.3 m/s3.9
199422.5°C14.3°C6.1°C26.5°C2.5°C2 mm38%2.4 m/s4.3
199319.3°C12.0°C4.7°C23.6°C1.8°C5 mm58%3.1 m/s4.2
199221.3°C13.9°C6.5°C24.9°C2.1°C2 mm60%2.5 m/s4.3
199120.7°C13.8°C6.9°C26.5°C1.7°C32 mm57%3.1 m/s3.9
199018.4°C11.9°C5.3°C22.0°C-0.1°C28 mm57%3.4 m/s4
198917.5°C10.7°C4.0°C23.3°C0.2°C10 mm63%2.7 m/s4.2
198821.4°C14.1°C6.8°C25.9°C3.3°C25 mm54%3.5 m/s3.9
198722.1°C14.5°C6.9°C26.3°C2.1°C12 mm50%2.8 m/s4.1
1986 ❄️16.5°C10.1°C3.7°C20.3°C-0.7°C24 mm67%3.2 m/s4.1
198521.3°C14.1°C6.9°C26.8°C3.3°C43 mm50%3.1 m/s3.6
198418.9°C12.3°C5.7°C23.6°C0.9°C21 mm58%3.2 m/s3.2
198320.2°C12.3°C4.5°C24.4°C0.8°C7 mm46%3.3 m/s—
198220.0°C12.2°C4.3°C23.9°C1.9°C0 mm50%2.7 m/s—
198120.4°C12.9°C5.4°C24.2°C0.3°C3 mm50%2.8 m/s—

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

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Meekatharra July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Meekatharra in July?▼

The average high in July is around 20.5°C with lows near 6.1°C (mean 13.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Meekatharra in July?▼

July averages 17 mm of rainfall in Meekatharra, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 73 mm in 1998.

What was the hottest July on record in Meekatharra?▼

The hottest July reached 29°C in 2020. The coldest dipped to -0.9°C in 1998.

Has July in Meekatharra 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 20.2°C to 20.7°C and overnight lows from 5.4°C to 6°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Meekatharra?▼

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Meekatharra and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 20.5°C daytime highs and 6.1°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Meekatharra?▼

Yes — July is the coldest month of the year in Meekatharra, averaging 13.3°C.

What should I pack for Meekatharra in July?▼

For July in Meekatharra, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 20.5°C and lows of 6.1°C.

Is Meekatharra humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 53% — relatively dry.

How windy is Meekatharra in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 3 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 3.6 m/s (1996).

Which July had the most rainfall in Meekatharra?▼

The wettest July on record was 1998 with 73 mm. On average, July sees 17 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 Meekatharra 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.