July weather forecast
Hagley Gap, Jamaica

July is a hot summer month in Hagley Gap, Jamaica, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°C (86°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

The beginning of July reveals an average high-temperature of a tropical 30°C (86°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Hagley Gap observes an average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) during July.

Heat index

During July, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Hagley Gap, the average relative humidity in July is 79%.

Rainfall

In Hagley Gap, in July, it is raining for 26.2 days, with typically 120mm (4.72") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 310.9 rainfall days, and 1286mm (50.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hagley Gap, the average length of the day in July is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of July, in Hagley Gap, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:40 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Hagley Gap, Jamaica, are June through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In July, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.