Monthly Climate Summary

July 2009 Summary

Mostly Cloudy 67°F

This monthly climate summary highlights temperature and precipitation trends, degree day totals, climate activity summaries, wind statistics, all-time monthly records, and the broader climate context. Use filters below to select a month and year, or view the latest summary directly.

Data is available from 2005 to present. The latest summary is available the first week of each month.

Monthly Climate Summary

Observed averages, totals, and departures from normal

Average Temperature

67.9°F

Normal: 73.1°F   
Departure: -5.2°F

Total Precipitation

8.34 in

Normal: 4.55 in   
Departure: +3.79 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 0.0 in   
Departure: +0.0 in

Warmest Day

85°F

July 28th

Coldest Day

49°F

July 6th

Wettest Day

2.25 in

July 31st

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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Temperature and Precipitation Summary

Temperature and Precipitation Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Thunderstorm 77°F 56°F 1.38 in 0.0 in
2nd Rain 67°F 60°F 0.33 in 0.0 in
3rd Thunderstorm 76°F 59°F 0.12 in 0.0 in
4th Mostly Cloudy 72°F 59°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
5th Sunny 77°F 51°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
6th Rain Shower 81°F 49°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
7th Thunderstorm 74°F 56°F 0.40 in 0.0 in
8th Rain Shower 74°F 52°F 0.05 in 0.0 in
9th Partly Cloudy 77°F 52°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
10th Mostly Sunny 80°F 52°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
11th Thunderstorm 78°F 59°F 0.20 in 0.0 in
12th Thunderstorm 74°F 59°F 0.06 in 0.0 in
13th Partly Cloudy 74°F 49°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
14th Partly Cloudy 73°F 53°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
15th Partly Cloudy 81°F 49°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
16th Thunderstorm 83°F 62°F 0.77 in 0.0 in
17th Rain Shower 80°F 59°F 0.40 in 0.0 in
18th Rain Shower 79°F 62°F 0.10 in 0.0 in
19th Partly Cloudy 77°F 54°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
20th Partly Cloudy 81°F 56°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st Rain 71°F 63°F 0.17 in 0.0 in
22nd Rain Shower 80°F 62°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
23rd Mostly Cloudy 78°F 65°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
24th Thunderstorm 77°F 63°F 0.23 in 0.0 in
25th Partly Cloudy 79°F 61°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
26th Rain Shower 79°F 67°F 0.15 in 0.0 in
27th Partly Cloudy 83°F 67°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
28th Partly Cloudy 85°F 60°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
29th Rain 82°F 67°F 1.46 in 0.0 in
30th Rain Shower 81°F 67°F 0.26 in 0.0 in
31st Rain 70°F 61°F 2.25 in 0.0 in
Legend and Icon Key
Warmest High
Coldest Low
Wettest Day
Snowiest Day
Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Rain Light Rain Rain Shower Drizzle Freezing Rain Snow Light Snow Snow Shower Flurries Sleet Rain & Snow Wintry Mix Sct. Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Haze

Degree Day Summary

Heating and cooling degree days (base 65°F)

Heating Degree Days

10.5

Normal: 0.0   
Departure: +10.5

Cooling Degree Days

101.0

Normal: 251.0   
Departure: -150.0

Climate Activity Summary

Key temperature and precipitation patterns for the month

Days at or
Above 90°F

0

Days Above Freezing

31

Days That Stayed Below Freezing

0

Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)

0

Days with Precipitation

17

Days with
Snowfall

0

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

1.0 mph

Peak Wind Gust

24 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

W

July All-time Records

Highest and lowest observed extremes for July

Warmest Day

104°F

July 4th, 1911

Coldest Day

40°F

July 2nd, 1978

Wettest Day

5.45 in

July 29th, 2026

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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Climate Context

How this month compares to typical conditions

Monthly climate summaries compare observed weather to long‑term normals. Positive temperature departures indicate warmer‑than‑normal conditions, while negative departures reflect cooler‑than‑normal patterns. Precipitation and snowfall departures help highlight unusually wet, dry, or snowy months across Colonie, NY.