Monthly climate guide

Los Angeles in July

Los Angeles is in mid-summer during July, with the season well established by this point. Afternoons often feel hot in direct sun, and bigger day–night swings than you might expect. Daylight stays generous for longer outdoor plans. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple.

Annual ranking snapshot

Ranked across 12 months

July in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Los Angeles.

Hottest (avg)
WARMER
#2 / 12

One of the warmer months.

Wettest (avg)
DRIER
#12 / 12

One of the drier months.

Daylight Hours
LONGER
#2 / 12

Long daylight hours.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#4 / 12

Close to the yearly wind average.

Highest UV
UV
#1 / 12

Peak UV levels for the year.

Most Humid
HUMID
#8 / 12

Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for July.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Light window

Sunshine

14.2 h

Average daylight

UV index (max)
9
Typical sun hours
04:53 - 19:02

Wet-day pattern

Rain & Snow

Typical rainfall

Rainy days
1 days
Cloud cover (avg)
23%

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

59%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Historical daily baseline

Daily climate explorer

Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through July in Los Angeles. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.

Primary control

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Secondary context

Monthly trend

Day 15 selected

Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

Daily climate explorer for JulyMonthly trend chart for the selected climate metric, with the chosen day marked.1020304011631°C
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range

Day 15 selected for July. Temperature 31.0°C.

Historical disruption baseline

Typical disruptions in July

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in July.

Heat High impact

Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 66% of days (20.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

20.5 days / month

Share of days
~66% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~37°C (P95)
Why this matters

Hot days are possible on ~21 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Heat High impact

Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 59% of days (18.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

18.2 days / month

Share of days
~59% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~39°C (P95)
Why this matters

Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~18 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Heat High impact

Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 23% of days (7.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

7.2 days / month

Share of days
~23% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~40°C (P95)
Why this matters

Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~7 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Heat High impact

Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 11% of days (3.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

3.4 days / month

Share of days
~11% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~40°C (P95)
Why this matters

Very hot days are possible on ~3 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Heat Moderate

Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 2.2 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.2 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~39°C (P95)
Why this matters

Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Heat Moderate

Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 2.2 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.2 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters

Heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

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Heat High impact

Extreme heat days Measures: Extreme heat days (>=40C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~45°C (P95)
Why this matters

Extreme heat is possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Cloud Minor

Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 7% of days (2.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.2 days / month

Share of days
~7% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~93% (P95)
Why this matters

Cloudy skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Wind Minor

Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 5% of days (1.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.6 days / month

Share of days
~5% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~45km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Gusty conditions are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Minor

Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 5% of days (1.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.6 days / month

Share of days
~5% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~4.5mm (P95)
Why this matters

Measurable rain is possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Humidity Minor

Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.3 days / month

Share of days
~4% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~20°C (P95)
Why this matters

Humid conditions are possible on ~1 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Heat Minor

Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.1 days / month

Share of days
~4% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~25°C (P95)
Why this matters

Warm nights are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Heat Minor

Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.9 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~41°C (P95)
Why this matters

Heat stress is possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Cloud Minor

Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.5 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~97% (P95)
Why this matters

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.4 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~7.4h (P95)
Why this matters

Several rainy hours are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain Minor

Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~8.4h (P95)
Why this matters

Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Travel planning FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.

Is July a good time to visit Los Angeles?

Typical July days in Los Angeles reach highs of 31°C (88°F) with nights around 18°C (64°F). It usually feels hot by day and mild after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.

What are temperatures like in July?

In July, you can usually expect highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows near 18°C (64°F). That means hot days and mild nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.

How much does it rain in July?

Rainfall in July averages 2 mm (0.08 in) across roughly 1 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.

How many hours of daylight are there in July?

You can expect about 14 hours of daylight in July. Sunrise is typically around 04:53 and sunset near 19:02. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.

How strong is the sun in July?

UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.

Is it windy in July?

In July, average wind speeds are around 7 km/h (4 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 39 km/h (24 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.

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