Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Clarksdale in July
Clarksdale warms up: highs climb to 93°F (34°C), from 89°F in June, with lows of 73°F (23°C) and about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 61/100 is still Good, though it ranks 11th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 93°F (34°C)
- Avg low
- 73°F (23°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (96 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What July feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 93°F (34°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
Even at night it stays warm, around 73°F (23°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.8 in (96 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April and October & November.
- Comfort slips from 68/100 in June to 61/100.
- Our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends Oct – Apr, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes93°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Clarksdale in July
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Abe's Bar-B-Q
Barbecue at the Crossroads since 1924; known for pork sandwiches and hot tamales.
Why now A break from 93°F afternoons.
Dockery Farms
Plantation where Charley Patton and early Delta blues took shape, 30 miles south.
Shack Up Inn
Sharecropper shacks turned lodging on the Hopson Plantation, with music in the commissary.
The Crossroads
Guitar sign marking Highways 61 and 49, tied to the Robert Johnson legend.
Nearby in July
- Helena-West Helena in July~23 mi · highs 93°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Memphis in July~72 mi · highs 92°F, 4.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Branson in July~225 mi · highs 92°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Eureka Springs in July~235 mi · highs 91°F, 3.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Clarksdale in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Clarksdale?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 61/100, held back mainly by heat. The best months are April and October & November. Expect highs of 93°F (34°C) and 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain. Our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends Oct – Apr, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Clarksdale in July?
Average highs are 93°F (34°C) and average lows 73°F (23°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Clarksdale in July?
Some: about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1346 mm).
What should I pack for Clarksdale in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (93°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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