Selby Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Selby

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
20.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.1°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
15.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
65 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+6.6°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Selby July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Selby, with average highs near 20.2°C and lows around 11.1°C (mean 15.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 65 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

Selby July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Selby. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Selby was 2006 — when the month averaged 18°C — while the coldest was 1988 at 14°C. Typical July days reach 20.2°C with nights near 11.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.5°C→16.4°C+0.9°C
Max Temp20.2°C→20.9°C+0.7°C
Min Temp10.9°C→12.0°C+1.1°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

14.0°C–15.0°C13 yr (29%)
15.0°C–16.0°C17 yr (38%)
16.0°C–17.0°C6 yr (13%)
17.0°C–18.0°C9 yr (20%)

Selby July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is about average for rainfall in Selby, averaging 65 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 2009 with 136 mm, while the driest was 1984 at 19 mm.

Selby July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Selby during July averages 81%. The most humid July was 2003 at 83%, and the least humid was 1990 at 75%.

Selby July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 4.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Selby. The sunniest July was 2006 at 6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1986 at 4.

Selby July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Selby during July is 2.8 m/s. The windiest July was 1993 at 3.7 m/s, while the calmest were 1983, 2018 and 2021 at 2.1 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Selby

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How July Ranks in Selby

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Selby Weather by Month

Selby July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp15.3°C15.8°C15.5°C15.8°C16.1°C+0.8°C
Avg High19.8°C20.5°C19.9°C20.4°C20.5°C+0.7°C
Avg Low10.8°C11.0°C11.1°C11.2°C11.7°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain56 mm52 mm80 mm68 mm73 mm+17 mm

Extreme July Records in Selby

🔥Warmest July32.5°C2022
🧊Coldest July5.5°C1984
🌧️Wettest July136 mm2009
🏜️Driest July19 mm1984
🌬️Windiest July3.7 m/s1993

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Selby 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 5.5°C (1984) to a record high of 32.5°C (2022).

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Rainfall in July is about average for rainfall, averaging 65 mm, with a wettest year of 136 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Selby?

One of the best times to visit Selby

July is one of the best times to visit Selby. Expect days averaging 20.2°C and nights around 11.1°C (mean 15.7°C) — warmer than Selby's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (65 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Selby'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 →

Selby Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Selby, with average highs near 20.2°C and lows around 11.1°C (mean 15.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 65 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 65 mm of rainfall in Selby, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 136 mm (2009), and the driest just 19 mm (1984). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 2.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.8 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 20.2°C to 20.9°C and overnight lows from 10.9°C to 12°C over the same span.
July Weather in Selby, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.6°C17.1°C12.5°C27.5°C8.7°C71 mm81%2.6 m/s4.7
202419.8°C15.4°C11.0°C25.9°C7.1°C58 mm81%2.6 m/s4.6
202319.4°C15.4°C11.5°C24.2°C8.5°C115 mm81%3.4 m/s4.4
202222.0°C17.3°C12.5°C32.5°C9.2°C41 mm77%2.7 m/s4.8
202121.5°C16.9°C12.4°C26.9°C9.6°C78 mm83%2.1 m/s4.8
202018.9°C14.6°C10.3°C27.1°C7.2°C75 mm81%3.3 m/s4.3
201921.7°C17.2°C12.6°C29.9°C8.5°C83 mm81%2.6 m/s4.8
201822.8°C17.4°C12.0°C27.1°C9.8°C44 mm79%2.1 m/s5.6
201719.6°C15.2°C10.7°C24.2°C8.9°C93 mm82%3 m/s4.8
201619.9°C15.5°C11.2°C27.1°C7.3°C54 mm82%3 m/s4.8
201519.3°C14.7°C10.1°C28.0°C6.5°C77 mm80%2.9 m/s4.8
201421.2°C16.5°C11.7°C25.4°C8.2°C62 mm81%2.5 m/s5.3
201322.2°C17.1°C12.1°C26.1°C7.9°C43 mm81%2.3 m/s5.4
201218.6°C14.4°C10.2°C25.2°C6.6°C95 mm83%2.8 m/s4.3
201118.8°C14.2°C9.7°C22.7°C6.4°C63 mm79%2.6 m/s4.8
201019.9°C15.8°C11.7°C24.0°C8.3°C62 mm82%3.1 m/s4.4
2009 🌧️19.4°C15.3°C11.1°C26.3°C7.5°C136 mm82%3.2 m/s4.8
200820.1°C15.6°C11.1°C24.9°C7.3°C96 mm82%3.2 m/s4.7
200718.3°C14.4°C10.6°C20.9°C7.5°C120 mm83%3.2 m/s4.4
2006 🔥23.4°C18.0°C12.5°C27.5°C8.1°C26 mm78%2.3 m/s6
200520.0°C15.8°C11.5°C26.8°C8.1°C76 mm81%2.8 m/s4.4
200418.9°C14.8°C10.6°C23.8°C7.0°C75 mm82%2.7 m/s4.4
200320.6°C16.3°C11.9°C25.0°C9.4°C78 mm83%2.9 m/s4.6
200219.4°C15.0°C10.6°C26.2°C6.7°C95 mm82%2.4 m/s4.4
200120.1°C15.7°C11.2°C25.3°C6.0°C36 mm81%3.1 m/s4.7
200018.3°C14.2°C10.0°C22.8°C6.1°C57 mm82%2.6 m/s4.3
199921.1°C16.2°C11.2°C25.6°C6.4°C44 mm80%2.8 m/s5.5
199818.7°C14.6°C10.4°C23.4°C8.1°C54 mm81%3.5 m/s4.5
199720.4°C15.8°C11.1°C24.5°C7.3°C63 mm80%2.7 m/s4.9
199620.0°C15.1°C10.2°C26.0°C6.7°C39 mm79%2.8 m/s5.1
199522.0°C17.1°C12.2°C27.3°C7.1°C31 mm79%2.9 m/s5.3
199422.0°C16.7°C11.5°C26.4°C8.0°C58 mm79%2.3 m/s5.5
199318.5°C14.2°C10.0°C22.6°C6.4°C60 mm79%3.7 m/s4.7
199219.9°C15.4°C10.9°C24.1°C7.8°C88 mm76%3.1 m/s4.5
199122.0°C17.1°C12.3°C26.3°C9.5°C51 mm78%3.2 m/s4.9
199020.8°C15.6°C10.4°C26.9°C5.7°C30 mm75%3.1 m/s5.3
198921.4°C16.6°C11.8°C26.5°C8.3°C34 mm79%2.6 m/s5.2
1988 ❄️18.0°C14.0°C10.1°C22.6°C7.8°C123 mm82%3.6 m/s4.2
198719.1°C14.9°C10.8°C25.5°C7.5°C78 mm81%3.1 m/s4.2
198618.9°C14.5°C10.0°C25.0°C7.2°C42 mm80%3.1 m/s4
198519.2°C15.0°C10.8°C23.6°C7.5°C90 mm81%3.2 m/s4.3
198420.3°C15.3°C10.3°C24.4°C5.5°C19 mm79%2.5 m/s5.1
198322.5°C17.5°C12.5°C27.6°C8.9°C39 mm82%2.1 m/s—
198220.0°C15.2°C10.3°C24.9°C7.9°C28 mm81%2.7 m/s—
198118.9°C14.7°C10.4°C22.9°C7.8°C52 mm82%3 m/s—

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

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Selby July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Selby in July?▼

The average high in July is around 20.2°C with lows near 11.1°C (mean 15.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Selby in July?▼

July averages 65 mm of rainfall in Selby, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 136 mm in 2009.

What was the hottest July on record in Selby?▼

The hottest July reached 32.5°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to 5.5°C in 1984.

Has July in Selby 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 20.2°C to 20.9°C and overnight lows from 10.9°C to 12°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Selby?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Selby and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 20.2°C daytime highs and 11.1°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Selby?▼

Not quite — July is the 12th coolest month in Selby, averaging 15.7°C.

What should I pack for Selby in July?▼

For July in Selby, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 20.2°C and lows of 11.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Selby humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is Selby in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 2.8 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 3.7 m/s (1993).

Which July had the most rainfall in Selby?▼

The wettest July on record was 2009 with 136 mm. On average, July sees 65 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 Selby 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.