Great Falls Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Great Falls

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
28.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
20.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
39 mm
Avg Humidity
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49%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+13.6°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Great Falls July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Great Falls, with average highs near 28.4°C and lows around 13.2°C (mean 20.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 39 mm of rainfall and 49% relative humidity across the period.

Great Falls July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Great Falls. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Great Falls was 2007 — when the month averaged 25.2°C — while the coldest was 1993 at 14.1°C. Typical July days reach 28.4°C with nights near 13.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.2°C→22.4°C+2.2°C
Max Temp28.0°C→29.9°C+1.9°C
Min Temp12.5°C→14.9°C+2.4°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

14.0°C–17.0°C1 yr (2%)
17.0°C–20.0°C12 yr (27%)
20.0°C–23.0°C26 yr (58%)
23.0°C–26.0°C6 yr (13%)

Great Falls July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is about average for rainfall in Great Falls, averaging 39 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 1993 with 146 mm, while the driest was 2003 at 6 mm.

Great Falls July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Great Falls during July averages 49%. The most humid July was 1993 at 69%, and the least humid was 2003 at 37%.

Great Falls July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Great Falls. The sunniest July was 2011 at 7.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1993 at 5.3.

Great Falls July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Great Falls during July is 2.1 m/s. The windiest July was 1999 at 2.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2012, 2021 and 2022, among others at 1.8 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Great Falls

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How July Ranks in Great Falls

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Great Falls Weather by Month

Great Falls July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.1°C19.1°C22.1°C21.1°C22.0°C+1.9°C
Avg High27.9°C26.3°C30.0°C28.7°C29.5°C+1.6°C
Avg Low12.3°C11.9°C14.1°C13.6°C14.5°C+2.2°C
Avg Rain45 mm52 mm33 mm32 mm35 mm-10 mm

Extreme July Records in Great Falls

🔥Warmest July39.6°C2007
🧊Coldest July2.1°C1999
🌧️Wettest July146 mm1993
🏜️Driest July6 mm2003
🌬️Windiest July2.5 m/s1999

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Great Falls have risen by about 2.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 2.1°C (1999) to a record high of 39.6°C (2007).

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Rainfall in July is about average for rainfall, averaging 39 mm, with a wettest year of 146 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Great Falls?

One of the best times to visit Great Falls

July is one of the best times to visit Great Falls. Expect days averaging 28.4°C and nights around 13.2°C (mean 20.8°C) — warmer than Great Falls's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (39 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Great Falls'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 →

Great Falls Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Great Falls, with average highs near 28.4°C and lows around 13.2°C (mean 20.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 39 mm of rainfall and 49% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 39 mm of rainfall in Great Falls, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 146 mm (1993), and the driest just 6 mm (2003). Humidity sits around 49% and average wind speed is 2.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7 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 2.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 28°C to 29.9°C and overnight lows from 12.5°C to 14.9°C over the same span.
July Weather in Great Falls, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.6°C20.4°C13.3°C34.7°C8.5°C57 mm55%2.1 m/s6.6
202430.1°C22.8°C15.6°C37.2°C10.4°C21 mm47%2.1 m/s6.9
202329.3°C21.7°C14.0°C36.3°C7.5°C11 mm48%1.9 m/s7.2
202230.5°C22.8°C15.0°C36.6°C10.9°C68 mm51%1.8 m/s7
202132.1°C24.3°C16.5°C36.3°C11.3°C24 mm44%1.8 m/s6.6
202027.3°C19.9°C12.6°C33.8°C7.4°C26 mm53%2.3 m/s7.4
201927.2°C20.0°C12.8°C35.5°C7.8°C40 mm55%2 m/s6.9
201828.3°C20.7°C13.1°C34.5°C5.5°C11 mm49%1.9 m/s7.4
201732.4°C24.2°C16.0°C36.8°C11.1°C17 mm42%1.9 m/s7.6
201627.7°C20.2°C12.7°C34.4°C6.5°C44 mm49%2.2 m/s7
201527.1°C20.3°C13.5°C34.4°C7.9°C61 mm50%2.2 m/s6.3
201429.2°C21.8°C14.3°C33.2°C9.8°C26 mm49%2.2 m/s7.1
201329.7°C21.9°C14.1°C36.4°C10.6°C23 mm48%2 m/s7.5
201231.0°C23.1°C15.3°C35.9°C8.7°C26 mm48%1.8 m/s7.1
201128.0°C20.2°C12.4°C35.2°C7.8°C25 mm53%2.1 m/s7.7
201026.1°C19.0°C11.9°C32.0°C7.2°C42 mm55%2.1 m/s6.9
200927.1°C19.4°C11.8°C34.1°C7.7°C79 mm53%1.9 m/s6.8
200828.5°C20.8°C13.0°C34.3°C8.6°C31 mm46%2.2 m/s7.2
2007 🔥33.5°C25.2°C17.0°C39.6°C10.7°C20 mm42%1.8 m/s7.2
200631.6°C23.3°C15.0°C36.2°C9.8°C14 mm43%2.1 m/s7.6
200529.5°C21.3°C13.1°C35.2°C7.5°C14 mm45%2.3 m/s7.4
200428.7°C21.1°C13.5°C36.9°C7.4°C29 mm48%2.1 m/s7.1
200332.0°C23.7°C15.5°C38.4°C10.8°C6 mm37%2.3 m/s7.6
200230.3°C22.6°C14.9°C39.3°C8.5°C40 mm47%2.3 m/s7.1
200129.0°C21.2°C13.5°C35.9°C10.5°C62 mm47%2 m/s6.8
200029.9°C21.9°C14.0°C37.3°C8.4°C35 mm44%1.9 m/s7
199927.3°C19.1°C11.0°C35.3°C2.1°C20 mm46%2.5 m/s7
199829.4°C22.1°C14.8°C36.0°C11.2°C54 mm54%2 m/s7.1
199725.6°C18.7°C11.8°C30.4°C4.8°C46 mm58%2 m/s6.8
199628.0°C20.4°C12.7°C35.1°C8.2°C22 mm48%2.1 m/s7.4
199525.0°C18.5°C11.9°C32.4°C8.8°C96 mm61%2.2 m/s6.4
199427.8°C20.5°C13.2°C34.1°C7.7°C21 mm48%2 m/s6.7
1993 ❄️ 🌧️19.7°C14.1°C8.6°C32.3°C5.3°C146 mm69%1.9 m/s5.3
199223.7°C17.0°C10.4°C31.3°C5.7°C56 mm57%2 m/s6.3
199128.3°C20.4°C12.4°C35.1°C9.3°C24 mm49%2.2 m/s7.5
199027.7°C20.1°C12.4°C35.6°C6.6°C31 mm50%2.1 m/s7.1
198929.8°C21.6°C13.4°C36.5°C8.9°C75 mm52%1.9 m/s7.2
198829.8°C21.3°C12.9°C35.4°C6.8°C30 mm40%2.1 m/s6.9
198726.2°C19.0°C11.8°C34.8°C5.0°C82 mm53%2.2 m/s6.4
198625.2°C17.7°C10.3°C34.7°C5.8°C46 mm48%2.2 m/s6.8
198531.0°C22.8°C14.6°C36.4°C10.2°C7 mm38%2.1 m/s7.3
198429.3°C21.2°C13.2°C36.4°C8.7°C7 mm44%2.1 m/s6.8
198326.5°C18.9°C11.3°C34.5°C6.1°C87 mm55%2.3 m/s—
198226.0°C19.0°C12.1°C34.0°C6.8°C30 mm53%2.2 m/s—
198127.0°C19.2°C11.4°C36.5°C5.6°C42 mm51%2.2 m/s—

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

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Great Falls July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Great Falls in July?▼

The average high in July is around 28.4°C with lows near 13.2°C (mean 20.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Great Falls in July?▼

July averages 39 mm of rainfall in Great Falls, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 146 mm in 1993.

What was the hottest July on record in Great Falls?▼

The hottest July reached 39.6°C in 2007. The coldest dipped to 2.1°C in 1999.

Has July in Great Falls 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 2.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 28°C to 29.9°C and overnight lows from 12.5°C to 14.9°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Great Falls?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Great Falls and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 28.4°C daytime highs and 13.2°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Great Falls?▼

Not quite — July is the 12th coolest month in Great Falls, averaging 20.8°C.

What should I pack for Great Falls in July?▼

For July in Great Falls, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 28.4°C and lows of 13.2°C.

Is Great Falls humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 49% — relatively dry.

How windy is Great Falls in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 2.1 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 2.5 m/s (1999).

Which July had the most rainfall in Great Falls?▼

The wettest July on record was 1993 with 146 mm. On average, July sees 39 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 Great Falls 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.