Ashton Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Ashton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
9.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
4.8°C
Avg Temp
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7.2°C
Avg Rain
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68 mm
Avg Humidity
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84%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-4.9°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Ashton July Weather Overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Ashton, with average highs near 9.6°C and lows around 4.8°C (mean 7.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 68 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

Ashton July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Ashton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Ashton was 2019 — when the month averaged 8.8°C — while the coldest was 1995 at 5.1°C. Typical July days reach 9.6°C with nights near 4.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp7.0°C→7.9°C+0.9°C
Max Temp9.3°C→10.3°C+1°C
Min Temp4.7°C→5.5°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

5.0°C–6.0°C1 yr (2%)
6.0°C–7.0°C19 yr (42%)
7.0°C–8.0°C15 yr (33%)
8.0°C–9.0°C10 yr (22%)

Ashton July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is about average for rainfall in Ashton, averaging 68 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 2022 with 177 mm, while the driest was 2000 at 21 mm.

Ashton July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Ashton during July averages 84%. The most humid July was 2017 at 88%, and the least humid was 2011 at 79%.

Ashton July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 1.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Ashton. The sunniest Julys were 1989 and 2004 at 1.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 1.2.

Ashton July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Ashton during July is 3 m/s. The windiest July was 2008 at 3.7 m/s, while the calmest was 1993 at 2.1 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Ashton

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How July Ranks in Ashton

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Ashton Weather by Month

Ashton July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp6.9°C6.8°C7.0°C7.6°C8.0°C+1.1°C
Avg High9.2°C9.2°C9.6°C10.2°C10.4°C+1.2°C
Avg Low4.5°C4.4°C4.5°C5.1°C5.5°C+1°C
Avg Rain88 mm72 mm49 mm58 mm78 mm-9 mm

Extreme July Records in Ashton

🔥Warmest July16.9°C2012
🧊Coldest July-0.2°C2011
🌧️Wettest July177 mm2022
🏜️Driest July21 mm2000
🌬️Windiest July3.7 m/s2008

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Ashton have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of -0.2°C (2011) to a record high of 16.9°C (2012).

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Rainfall in July is about average for rainfall, averaging 68 mm, with a wettest year of 177 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Ashton?

A quieter season to visit Ashton

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of February and January tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Ashton. That said, July — with days averaging 9.6°C and nights around 4.8°C (mean 7.2°C) and moderate rainfall (68 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Ashton'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 →

Ashton Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Ashton, with average highs near 9.6°C and lows around 4.8°C (mean 7.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 68 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 68 mm of rainfall in Ashton, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 177 mm (2022), and the driest just 21 mm (2000). Humidity sits around 84% and average wind speed is 3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.5 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.3°C to 10.3°C and overnight lows from 4.7°C to 5.5°C over the same span.
July Weather in Ashton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202510.5°C8.1°C5.6°C15.2°C3.5°C43 mm86%2.6 m/s1.6
202410.2°C7.9°C5.5°C16.7°C3.3°C65 mm85%3 m/s1.5
202310.7°C8.3°C5.8°C14.3°C3.6°C103 mm83%3.3 m/s1.6
2022 🌧️9.6°C7.4°C5.3°C15.0°C1.8°C177 mm85%3.6 m/s1.4
202110.6°C8.0°C5.4°C13.9°C2.4°C45 mm84%2.9 m/s1.6
202010.6°C8.0°C5.3°C15.5°C2.5°C37 mm82%3.1 m/s1.6
2019 🔥11.4°C8.8°C6.3°C15.9°C3.5°C86 mm85%2.9 m/s1.3
201811.2°C8.4°C5.6°C15.5°C3.2°C29 mm83%2.8 m/s1.6
20178.8°C6.7°C4.6°C12.4°C1.3°C148 mm88%3.2 m/s1.4
201610.7°C7.7°C4.7°C14.1°C1.7°C35 mm79%3.3 m/s1.7
20159.5°C7.0°C4.4°C15.0°C2.6°C30 mm81%3.3 m/s1.6
20149.6°C7.5°C5.3°C15.1°C2.9°C34 mm84%3.6 m/s1.5
201311.4°C8.6°C5.9°C15.3°C3.1°C46 mm82%2.7 m/s1.7
201210.5°C8.0°C5.5°C16.9°C2.1°C78 mm84%2.4 m/s1.5
20119.4°C6.9°C4.4°C12.4°C-0.2°C28 mm79%3.5 m/s1.7
20109.1°C6.8°C4.4°C11.8°C2.9°C62 mm86%2.4 m/s1.6
20098.5°C6.2°C3.9°C12.7°C1.0°C49 mm83%2.9 m/s1.7
20089.3°C7.2°C5.1°C14.2°C2.5°C135 mm86%3.7 m/s1.3
20078.7°C6.6°C4.5°C15.2°C1.3°C65 mm85%2.6 m/s1.5
20069.5°C7.2°C4.8°C13.3°C2.9°C38 mm84%2.8 m/s1.5
200511.0°C8.3°C5.5°C14.5°C2.6°C44 mm83%2.9 m/s1.5
20049.4°C6.4°C3.5°C12.5°C2.0°C36 mm81%2.8 m/s1.8
20039.9°C6.9°C4.0°C13.8°C1.3°C25 mm80%2.9 m/s1.6
20029.4°C6.9°C4.4°C15.0°C1.2°C22 mm85%2.7 m/s1.5
20019.0°C6.5°C4.0°C13.1°C2.3°C50 mm79%2.7 m/s1.7
200010.8°C8.2°C5.7°C14.0°C1.8°C21 mm85%2.5 m/s1.5
19999.9°C7.6°C5.3°C13.5°C3.1°C85 mm85%3.1 m/s1.3
199810.5°C7.8°C5.1°C15.1°C3.5°C53 mm85%2.8 m/s1.5
19979.7°C6.9°C4.0°C13.0°C1.9°C22 mm80%3 m/s1.5
19968.1°C6.3°C4.5°C12.1°C2.4°C88 mm87%3 m/s1.4
1995 ❄️7.4°C5.1°C2.8°C11.1°C0.1°C83 mm81%3.4 m/s1.5
19948.4°C6.3°C4.2°C12.1°C2.2°C145 mm84%3.4 m/s1.5
19939.8°C7.2°C4.6°C13.4°C2.2°C31 mm83%2.1 m/s1.6
19929.1°C6.7°C4.3°C12.9°C2.2°C82 mm82%2.9 m/s1.4
19918.7°C6.2°C3.7°C11.6°C1.1°C68 mm82%2.4 m/s1.7
199010.0°C7.5°C5.0°C13.5°C2.4°C61 mm85%2.9 m/s1.5
19898.6°C6.3°C4.1°C11.5°C1.3°C64 mm82%2.8 m/s1.8
198810.0°C7.4°C4.9°C13.7°C2.0°C81 mm84%3.3 m/s1.6
19878.9°C6.7°C4.4°C11.8°C2.7°C55 mm85%3.1 m/s1.5
19868.9°C6.5°C4.0°C12.8°C2.1°C150 mm83%3.6 m/s1.6
198510.3°C7.8°C5.2°C14.0°C2.2°C83 mm85%2.8 m/s1.6
19849.7°C7.6°C5.4°C14.6°C1.8°C113 mm87%3.1 m/s1.2
19838.3°C6.1°C4.0°C12.9°C1.6°C96 mm86%3 m/s—
19828.9°C6.4°C4.0°C12.2°C1.8°C56 mm84%2.9 m/s—
19819.3°C7.1°C4.9°C14.3°C2.1°C91 mm85%3 m/s—

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

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Ashton July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Ashton in July?▼

The average high in July is around 9.6°C with lows near 4.8°C (mean 7.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Ashton in July?▼

July averages 68 mm of rainfall in Ashton, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 177 mm in 2022.

What was the hottest July on record in Ashton?▼

The hottest July reached 16.9°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to -0.2°C in 2011.

Has July in Ashton 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.3°C to 10.3°C and overnight lows from 4.7°C to 5.5°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Ashton?▼

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Ashton and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 9.6°C daytime highs and 4.8°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Ashton?▼

Yes — July is the coldest month of the year in Ashton, averaging 7.2°C.

What should I pack for Ashton in July?▼

For July in Ashton, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 9.6°C and lows of 4.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Ashton humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 84% — quite humid.

How windy is Ashton in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 3 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 3.7 m/s (2008).

Which July had the most rainfall in Ashton?▼

The wettest July on record was 2022 with 177 mm. On average, July sees 68 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 Ashton 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.