July

July is the hottest month of the summer. It’s the month when the school children are out from school and the legislature has left Albany for the year. Hot and humid, but wonderful summer days upon us, as we enjoy long nights in the summer haze.

Campsite with Views

There won’t be any real cold days in this month. Rainy days are a rarity, although one always to be on the watch for the heavy thunderstorms that often come by afternoon. Humidity will be high, one things warm up by mid-day. Regardless, with long days, one can get up, hike up a mountain, break by early afternoon, and then enjoy nice nights. We will enjoy the wild blueberries and the wild raspberries as spend time outdoors.

Blueberries Along the Trail

July is the month when we celebrate the birth of our nation with Independence Day. Always a long weekend, it will be a nice one. We will enjoy fireworks, both legal and illegal, lighting them off, into the summer skies. We will watch the fireflies as they fill the fields at night with their flickers of light.

It will be an enjoyable month.

SVGZ Graphic: August Average High in Albany, 5 Year Averages - 1940-2020
SVGZ Graphic: August Average High Temperature - Departure from Normal
SVGZ Graphic: Hottest Temperature Recorded in State
SVGZ Graphic: State Legislature Representation
Thematic Map: 2024 Counties Where Sparkling Devices Are Sold and Lawful to Use
Thematic Map: Average Hottest Day of the Year in NYS 2006-2020
Photo: Overgrown
Photo: Garfield as the Life of the Party
Photo: July Daily Average High Temperature
Photo: Sunshine
Photo: Cayuta Lake - Wide Screen
Photo: The unofficial kick-off to summer
Photo: Camp Snoopy

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