Fairfield Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Fairfield

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
26.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
19.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
102 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+11.8°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Fairfield July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Fairfield, with average highs near 26.4°C and lows around 19.8°C (mean 23.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 102 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Fairfield July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Fairfield. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Fairfield was 2020 — when the month averaged 25.1°C — while the coldest was 1984 at 20.5°C. Typical July days reach 26.4°C with nights near 19.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.9°C→24.3°C+2.4°C
Max Temp25.3°C→27.4°C+2.1°C
Min Temp18.4°C→21.3°C+2.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–21.5°C8 yr (18%)
21.5°C–23.0°C12 yr (27%)
23.0°C–24.5°C17 yr (38%)
24.5°C–26.0°C8 yr (18%)

Fairfield July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is about average for rainfall in Fairfield, averaging 102 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 2021 with 206 mm, while the driest was 1999 at 34 mm.

Fairfield July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Fairfield during July averages 78%. The most humid July was 1984 at 86%, and the least humid was 1999 at 68%.

Fairfield July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 5.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Fairfield. The sunniest July was 2001 at 6.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2021 at 5.

Fairfield July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Fairfield during July is 1.9 m/s. The windiest Julys were 2001 and 2014 at 2.2 m/s, while the calmest were 1982 and 2019 at 1.7 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Fairfield

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How July Ranks in Fairfield

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Fairfield Weather by Month

Fairfield July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp22.2°C22.8°C22.5°C24.0°C24.4°C+2.2°C
Avg High25.6°C26.2°C25.7°C27.2°C27.6°C+2°C
Avg Low18.8°C19.4°C19.3°C20.8°C21.4°C+2.6°C
Avg Rain114 mm85 mm95 mm98 mm127 mm+13 mm

Extreme July Records in Fairfield

🔥Warmest July36.1°C2010
🧊Coldest July11.2°C1982
🌧️Wettest July206 mm2021
🏜️Driest July34 mm1999
🌬️Windiest July2.2 m/s2001

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Fairfield have risen by about 2.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 11.2°C (1982) to a record high of 36.1°C (2010).

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Rainfall in July is about average for rainfall, averaging 102 mm, with a wettest year of 206 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Fairfield?

One of the best times to visit Fairfield

July is one of the best times to visit Fairfield. Expect days averaging 26.4°C and nights around 19.8°C (mean 23.1°C) — warmer than Fairfield's yearly average — with higher rainfall (102 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Fairfield'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 →

Fairfield Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Fairfield, with average highs near 26.4°C and lows around 19.8°C (mean 23.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 102 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 102 mm of rainfall in Fairfield, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 206 mm (2021), and the driest just 34 mm (1999). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 1.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.9 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 2.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.3°C to 27.4°C and overnight lows from 18.4°C to 21.3°C over the same span.
July Weather in Fairfield, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202528.4°C25.0°C21.7°C34.0°C17.2°C90 mm78%1.8 m/s6.1
202427.2°C24.3°C21.5°C30.6°C16.6°C106 mm82%1.9 m/s5.9
202327.6°C24.6°C21.7°C30.6°C18.1°C186 mm82%1.9 m/s5.7
202228.0°C24.7°C21.5°C32.4°C17.7°C66 mm74%2 m/s6.4
2021 🌧️25.9°C22.9°C20.0°C29.5°C15.0°C206 mm83%2 m/s5
2020 🔥28.2°C25.1°C22.0°C31.7°C18.5°C109 mm78%2 m/s6.2
201927.8°C24.6°C21.4°C31.5°C18.1°C122 mm80%1.7 m/s6.4
201826.9°C23.9°C20.8°C31.3°C17.0°C129 mm79%2 m/s6.4
201725.9°C22.9°C19.9°C30.1°C16.2°C110 mm79%1.9 m/s5.8
201627.8°C24.3°C20.8°C31.7°C17.3°C108 mm75%2 m/s6.2
201526.9°C23.6°C20.4°C31.6°C17.1°C63 mm76%1.9 m/s6.1
201425.5°C22.6°C19.7°C27.4°C16.6°C101 mm79%2.2 m/s6.1
201327.1°C24.4°C21.7°C32.1°C17.5°C76 mm83%2 m/s5.9
201227.8°C24.6°C21.3°C32.0°C18.2°C112 mm74%1.9 m/s6
201127.7°C24.3°C20.8°C34.1°C16.1°C67 mm77%1.8 m/s6.3
201028.8°C25.0°C21.3°C36.1°C15.6°C92 mm72%1.8 m/s6.3
200923.9°C21.2°C18.5°C27.1°C15.0°C162 mm83%2 m/s5.8
200827.1°C23.9°C20.7°C31.5°C17.8°C105 mm78%1.8 m/s6
200725.7°C22.4°C19.2°C29.9°C14.0°C102 mm78%1.9 m/s6
200626.3°C23.5°C20.6°C31.8°C17.0°C105 mm84%1.9 m/s5.9
200526.8°C23.4°C20.0°C31.6°C15.7°C82 mm78%1.9 m/s5.8
200425.5°C22.5°C19.4°C29.0°C17.3°C110 mm80%2.1 m/s5.2
200325.1°C22.2°C19.4°C27.5°C16.4°C66 mm84%1.9 m/s5.9
200227.7°C23.8°C19.9°C32.9°C15.3°C38 mm68%1.9 m/s6.3
200125.0°C21.4°C17.8°C31.0°C14.0°C50 mm72%2.2 m/s6.5
200024.2°C21.0°C17.8°C27.2°C14.8°C135 mm78%2 m/s5.3
199928.8°C24.8°C20.7°C33.5°C16.6°C34 mm68%1.9 m/s6.1
199825.3°C22.1°C19.0°C29.3°C15.6°C41 mm79%1.8 m/s6.1
199726.3°C22.5°C18.6°C32.9°C15.0°C105 mm72%2 m/s6.3
199623.8°C20.9°C18.1°C27.1°C15.1°C176 mm83%2.1 m/s5.4
199526.9°C23.4°C20.0°C31.5°C14.1°C73 mm76%1.8 m/s5.6
199427.3°C24.1°C21.0°C30.9°C17.6°C73 mm80%1.8 m/s5.7
199327.5°C23.6°C19.7°C33.6°C16.7°C53 mm69%1.9 m/s6
199224.5°C21.2°C17.9°C28.3°C14.0°C136 mm79%2 m/s6.2
199126.8°C23.2°C19.5°C33.3°C16.1°C74 mm71%1.9 m/s5.6
199025.0°C22.0°C19.1°C28.3°C15.2°C83 mm81%2 m/s5.5
198924.3°C21.4°C18.6°C28.1°C16.0°C132 mm84%1.8 m/s5.5
198827.0°C23.4°C19.9°C32.0°C11.3°C147 mm79%1.8 m/s5.4
198726.8°C23.2°C19.7°C30.8°C15.6°C62 mm77%1.8 m/s5.9
198625.9°C22.4°C18.9°C31.4°C12.7°C145 mm77%1.9 m/s5.8
198525.7°C22.3°C18.8°C28.8°C14.8°C113 mm76%2 m/s6.2
1984 ❄️23.3°C20.5°C17.7°C26.8°C13.5°C194 mm86%1.8 m/s5.6
198325.5°C21.8°C18.1°C28.9°C13.3°C68 mm79%1.8 m/s—
198225.0°C21.4°C17.7°C29.6°C11.2°C70 mm78%1.7 m/s—
198127.1°C23.3°C19.5°C31.0°C16.1°C98 mm72%2.1 m/s—

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

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Fairfield July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Fairfield in July?▼

The average high in July is around 26.4°C with lows near 19.8°C (mean 23.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Fairfield in July?▼

July averages 102 mm of rainfall in Fairfield, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 206 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest July on record in Fairfield?▼

The hottest July reached 36.1°C in 2010. The coldest dipped to 11.2°C in 1982.

Has July in Fairfield 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 2.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.3°C to 27.4°C and overnight lows from 18.4°C to 21.3°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Fairfield?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Fairfield and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 26.4°C daytime highs and 19.8°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Fairfield?▼

Not quite — July is the 12th coolest month in Fairfield, averaging 23.1°C.

What should I pack for Fairfield in July?▼

For July in Fairfield, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.4°C and lows of 19.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Fairfield humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Fairfield in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 1.9 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 2.2 m/s (2001).

Which July had the most rainfall in Fairfield?▼

The wettest July on record was 2021 with 206 mm. On average, July sees 102 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 Fairfield 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.