Decatur Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Decatur

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
29.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
18.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
103 mm
Avg Humidity
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76%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+12.6°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Decatur July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Decatur, with average highs near 29°C and lows around 18.6°C (mean 23.8°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 103 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

Decatur July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Decatur. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Decatur was 2012 — when the month averaged 29.9°C — while the coldest was 2009 at 20.7°C. Typical July days reach 29°C with nights near 18.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp22.9°C→24.5°C+1.6°C
Max Temp27.8°C→29.7°C+1.9°C
Min Temp17.9°C→19.2°C+1.3°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–22.5°C10 yr (22%)
22.5°C–25.0°C26 yr (58%)
25.0°C–27.5°C8 yr (18%)
27.5°C–30.0°C1 yr (2%)

Decatur July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is a relatively wet time of year in Decatur, averaging 103 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 1992 with 271 mm, while the driest was 2012 at 21 mm.

Decatur July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Decatur during July averages 76%. The most humid July was 1993 at 86%, and the least humid was 2012 at 47%.

Decatur July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 6.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Decatur. The sunniest July was 1997 at 6.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 5.2.

Decatur July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Decatur during July is 2.2 m/s. The windiest July was 1990 at 2.6 m/s, while the calmest were 1998, 2011 and 2020 at 1.9 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Decatur

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

How July Ranks in Decatur

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌧️3rd wettest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Decatur Weather by Month

Decatur July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp24.0°C23.2°C23.6°C24.2°C24.5°C+0.5°C
Avg High29.2°C28.3°C29.0°C29.3°C29.6°C+0.4°C
Avg Low18.7°C18.1°C18.2°C19.2°C19.3°C+0.6°C
Avg Rain104 mm103 mm110 mm84 mm125 mm+21 mm

Extreme July Records in Decatur

🔥Warmest July42.0°C2012
🧊Coldest July8.8°C1983
🌧️Wettest July271 mm1992
🏜️Driest July21 mm2012
🌬️Windiest July2.6 m/s1990

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Decatur have risen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 8.8°C (1983) to a record high of 42°C (2012).

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Rainfall in July is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 103 mm, with a wettest year of 271 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Decatur?

One of the best times to visit Decatur

July is one of the best times to visit Decatur. Expect days averaging 29°C and nights around 18.6°C (mean 23.8°C) — warmer than Decatur's yearly average — with higher rainfall (103 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Decatur'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 →

Decatur Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Decatur, with average highs near 29°C and lows around 18.6°C (mean 23.8°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 103 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 103 mm of rainfall in Decatur, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 271 mm (1992), and the driest just 21 mm (2012). Humidity sits around 76% and average wind speed is 2.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.2 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.8°C to 29.7°C and overnight lows from 17.9°C to 19.2°C over the same span.
July Weather in Decatur, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202530.7°C26.0°C21.3°C33.1°C17.2°C117 mm77%2 m/s6.1
202428.8°C23.6°C18.4°C32.1°C11.0°C190 mm75%2.1 m/s6
202331.0°C25.0°C19.0°C38.5°C15.3°C97 mm68%2 m/s6.5
202230.3°C24.8°C19.3°C35.4°C14.9°C96 mm72%2.2 m/s6
202127.9°C23.0°C18.1°C31.1°C12.1°C102 mm81%2 m/s5.7
202029.2°C24.4°C19.6°C31.7°C15.5°C146 mm80%1.9 m/s6.5
201929.0°C24.3°C19.6°C32.0°C13.2°C63 mm82%2.1 m/s6.6
201828.0°C23.0°C18.1°C31.6°C13.1°C111 mm79%2.2 m/s6.5
201730.1°C24.6°C19.1°C34.2°C13.5°C86 mm74%2.1 m/s6.7
201628.1°C23.9°C19.7°C30.4°C11.9°C153 mm84%2 m/s6
201527.6°C22.9°C18.3°C31.6°C12.8°C83 mm83%2.1 m/s5.6
201426.2°C20.8°C15.5°C30.3°C11.3°C70 mm75%2.4 m/s6.4
201326.8°C22.0°C17.2°C31.6°C9.4°C71 mm81%2.2 m/s5.9
2012 🔥37.1°C29.9°C22.7°C42.0°C17.8°C21 mm47%2.3 m/s6.5
201130.5°C25.9°C21.3°C34.2°C16.5°C55 mm81%1.9 m/s6.5
201029.2°C24.6°C20.0°C31.7°C12.5°C128 mm82%2.1 m/s6.5
2009 ❄️25.4°C20.7°C16.0°C28.4°C11.6°C113 mm81%2.1 m/s5.6
200827.7°C22.8°C17.9°C30.8°C12.7°C190 mm83%2.2 m/s6.3
200728.0°C22.4°C16.7°C32.3°C11.3°C71 mm73%2.2 m/s6.7
200631.6°C25.7°C19.9°C36.6°C13.0°C115 mm70%2.4 m/s6.3
200532.4°C25.8°C19.3°C39.0°C13.9°C82 mm63%2.3 m/s6.4
200427.3°C22.6°C17.9°C31.7°C12.6°C108 mm80%2.2 m/s5.6
200329.2°C23.6°C18.1°C35.3°C13.3°C154 mm73%2.5 m/s6.7
200229.5°C24.6°C19.8°C32.9°C13.4°C96 mm77%2.1 m/s6.5
200130.9°C24.8°C18.8°C35.1°C9.8°C71 mm68%2.1 m/s6.2
200028.2°C22.9°C17.5°C31.4°C11.5°C96 mm75%2.1 m/s5.9
199930.6°C25.2°C19.8°C37.1°C11.1°C72 mm74%2.4 m/s6.6
199827.7°C23.1°C18.4°C32.0°C12.7°C79 mm81%1.9 m/s5.9
199731.0°C24.5°C18.1°C38.2°C11.1°C42 mm67%2.4 m/s6.8
199627.2°C21.5°C15.8°C32.4°C10.4°C81 mm74%2.4 m/s6.2
199528.0°C23.5°C18.9°C32.0°C11.4°C69 mm81%2 m/s6.5
199427.2°C22.4°C17.7°C31.3°C12.4°C68 mm81%2.1 m/s6.1
199328.3°C24.2°C20.1°C31.4°C15.8°C179 mm86%2.4 m/s5.4
1992 🌧️26.8°C22.0°C17.3°C31.2°C13.2°C271 mm83%2.4 m/s5.2
199129.5°C23.8°C18.2°C34.6°C13.1°C66 mm71%2.2 m/s6.5
199026.8°C21.9°C16.9°C32.1°C12.7°C109 mm81%2.6 m/s6
198929.9°C24.4°C18.9°C35.1°C15.1°C84 mm72%2.3 m/s5.9
198834.5°C27.2°C19.9°C40.5°C11.4°C46 mm51%2 m/s6.1
198730.8°C25.5°C20.3°C35.1°C12.7°C101 mm74%2.2 m/s5.7
198629.1°C24.4°C19.8°C33.6°C14.2°C150 mm81%2.3 m/s6.2
198527.7°C22.3°C16.9°C30.8°C11.2°C84 mm75%2.3 m/s5.9
198426.7°C21.3°C15.9°C31.1°C10.6°C85 mm77%2.2 m/s5.9
198329.0°C24.3°C19.5°C33.3°C8.8°C36 mm79%2.3 m/s—
198227.8°C23.3°C18.8°C30.8°C13.1°C134 mm82%2.3 m/s—
198127.7°C23.1°C18.5°C32.0°C12.1°C218 mm84%2.1 m/s—

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

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Decatur July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Decatur in July?▼

The average high in July is around 29°C with lows near 18.6°C (mean 23.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Decatur in July?▼

July averages 103 mm of rainfall in Decatur, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 271 mm in 1992.

What was the hottest July on record in Decatur?▼

The hottest July reached 42°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to 8.8°C in 1983.

Has July in Decatur 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.8°C to 29.7°C and overnight lows from 17.9°C to 19.2°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Decatur?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Decatur and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 29°C daytime highs and 18.6°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Decatur?▼

Not quite — July is the 12th coolest month in Decatur, averaging 23.8°C.

What should I pack for Decatur in July?▼

For July in Decatur, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 29°C and lows of 18.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Decatur humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 76% — quite humid.

How windy is Decatur in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 2.2 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 2.6 m/s (1990).

Which July had the most rainfall in Decatur?▼

The wettest July on record was 1992 with 271 mm. On average, July sees 103 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 Decatur 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.