July introduces the highest temperatures of the year, reaching as high as 30.2°C (86.4°F) in
Jeonju. Marking the peak of summer, this month has the longest daylight hours of the year. This warm month, however, accompanies torrential rainy days, and increased humidity. True to its summer character, bouts of scorching heat punctuated by refreshing rain showers encapsulate the weather scenario for July. With the monsoon at its peak, it's an ideal month for indoor activities and spending evenings at local indoor markets and restaurants.
Temperature
With the advent of July, Jeonju's high-temperatures adjust to a hot 30.2°C (86.4°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. An average temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) marks the nights in Jeonju in July.
Heat index
For July, the heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young ones often underestimate the need for rest and rehydration. Thirst appears late in dehydration - hence, it is important to keep hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.
Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 77.5%, July is the most humid month.
Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is July, when the rain falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 300mm (11.81") of precipitation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in July is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of July in Jeonju, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 19:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 19:37 KST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Jeonju is July, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.