July is normally hot and wet, according to NIU meteorologist, Dr. Allen Staver. The usual afternoon high temperature is 86 degrees with seven days expected to be in the 90s. And record highs often reach beyond 100 degrees. Expect nine days of precipitation during July, seven of those involving thunderstorms, which explains the fact that July produces so much rainfall, while still being considered one of the sunniest months of the year.
Individual thunderstorms can produce precipitation amounts that exceed the normal monthly total.
July is also known as one of the least windy months, except during these thunderstorms. Early July has been known to be cool. But this year normal heat returns before the 4th of July fireworks. The outlook for the month shows near normal temperatures and above average rainfall. Yes, El Nino is fading, so a new catch word needs to be born.