How Many Days Until July?

About this countdown

This page automatically calculates how many days remain until July 1st. The countdown updates every second and rolls over to the next year after July 1st passes. July 1st is Canada Day, falls in peak summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and is three days before US Independence Day.

July in the calendar

July is the seventh month of the Gregorian calendar, with 31 days. It is typically the hottest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, as the land and oceans continue to absorb heat following the summer solstice in late June.

July is named after Julius Caesar, the Roman general and statesman who reformed the Roman calendar (the Julian Calendar, predecessor to the Gregorian calendar). The month was originally called Quintilis (fifth month) in the early Roman calendar, which began in March. When the calendar was later revised to start in January, Quintilis became the seventh month. It was renamed Julius after Caesar’s death in 44 BCE, on the initiative of Mark Antony.

July 1st is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years), the midpoint of the calendar year. There are 183 days remaining after July 1st in a standard year.

Canada Day: July 1

Canada Day, observed on July 1st each year, marks the anniversary of the Constitution Act, 1867 (originally called the British North America Act), which united the provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single dominion within the British Empire. The date was July 1, 1867.

Canada Day was known as Dominion Day from 1879 until 1982, when the name was changed by the Constitution Act, 1982, the same legislation that patriated the Canadian constitution and added the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Celebrations include fireworks, concerts, parades, and outdoor events. The largest official celebrations are held in Ottawa, the national capital, on Parliament Hill. Other major celebrations occur in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and cities across the country.

Canada Day in 2017 was the 150th anniversary of Confederation, which was marked with particularly large national celebrations.

July holidays and observances

Canada Day (July 1): Federal holiday in Canada. See above.

Independence Day (July 4): Federal holiday in the United States. Commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Bastille Day (July 14): National Day of France. Commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, a pivotal event in the French Revolution. Celebrated with military parades (the Paris parade is the largest regular military parade in Europe), fireworks, and public celebrations.

Nelson Mandela International Day (July 18): Recognized by the United Nations since 2010 on what would have been Mandela’s birthday, to honor his contributions to democracy and social justice.

Parents’ Day (Fourth Sunday of July): A US observance, less widely recognized than Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.

Peak summer

July is peak summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Schools are out, families travel, and outdoor activities dominate. In the Southern Hemisphere, July is mid-winter.

The heat of July is not solely from the proximity to the summer solstice. The Earth’s land masses and oceans absorb solar energy throughout June, and the warmest temperatures typically lag behind the longest day by about three to six weeks. This is called seasonal lag. Coastal areas, which are moderated by the thermal mass of the ocean, typically see their warmest temperatures in August; inland areas reach peak heat in July.

July average high temperatures across US cities:

• Phoenix: 106°F (41°C)
• Las Vegas: 104°F (40°C)
• Dallas: 96°F (36°C)
• Atlanta: 91°F (33°C)
• New York: 84°F (29°C)
• Chicago: 82°F (28°C)
• Seattle: 75°F (24°C)
• San Francisco: 64°F (18°C), cold due to Pacific marine layer

The moon landing: July 20, 1969

One of the most significant events in human history occurred in July. On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. Armstrong descended from the lunar module Eagle at 10:56 PM EDT on July 20 and spoke the now-famous words: “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.”

The Apollo 11 mission launched on July 16, 1969. The crew consisted of Neil Armstrong (commander), Buzz Aldrin (lunar module pilot), and Michael Collins (command module pilot, who remained in lunar orbit while Armstrong and Aldrin landed).

The lunar landing fulfilled President Kennedy’s 1961 goal of “landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth before this decade is out.” The mission was tracked live by an estimated 530-600 million people worldwide, roughly one sixth of the world’s population at the time.

Armstrong and Aldrin spent about 21 hours on the lunar surface, collecting samples and conducting experiments, before rejoining Collins in lunar orbit. The crew splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on July 24, 1969.

July birthstone and birth flower

July birthstone: Ruby. Rubies are red corundum (aluminum oxide), with the red color coming from trace amounts of chromium. The most valued rubies come from Myanmar (Burma). High-quality rubies are among the most valuable gemstones per carat, sometimes exceeding diamonds of similar size.

Ruby was historically considered the most precious gemstone, called the “king of gems” in ancient Sanskrit texts. The Smithsonian Institution houses the Carmen Lucia Ruby, a 23.1-carat Burmese ruby, as one of its prized specimens.

July birth flowers: Larkspur and water lily. Larkspur represents lightness and levity; water lily represents purity and majesty.

July zodiac signs:

• Cancer: June 21 to July 22 (water sign)
• Leo: July 23 to August 22 (fire sign)

July in sports

July is a busy month for professional and amateur sports, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere summer.

Tour de France: The world’s most prestigious cycling race, held almost entirely in July since 1903. The race covers approximately 3,500 km over 21 stages across France, with mountain stages in the Alps and Pyrenees.

Wimbledon: The oldest and most prestigious tennis Grand Slam, held at the All England Club in London in late June and early July.

MLB baseball: The Major League Baseball season is in full swing in July. The MLB All-Star Game is traditionally held in July.

British Open (The Open Championship): Golf’s oldest Major, typically held in mid-to-late July at links courses in the UK.

Summer Olympics: When held (every four years), the Summer Olympics typically run in late July to early August.

College football practice: Most college football programs in the US begin official practice in late July in preparation for the fall season.

July travel

July is the peak of the US vacation season. National parks see their highest visitation in July: Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, and Yosemite are all congested in July. Advance reservations for camping and lodging are recommended months ahead.

Beach destinations along the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts are at peak capacity. Popular beach towns see prices at their highest and availability at its lowest.

International travel in July for Americans often focuses on Europe, which offers pleasant summer weather in most regions (though Southern Europe can be very hot). European tourism peaks in July and August, making popular destinations like Paris, Rome, and Barcelona extremely crowded.

Airline prices are elevated throughout July due to high demand. Booking 2-3 months in advance generally secures better prices than waiting. Traveling mid-week (Tuesday, Wednesday) is consistently cheaper than weekend travel.

July weather around the world

While July is peak summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is the heart of winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

South America: July is mid-winter. Buenos Aires (34°S) averages highs of 57°F (14°C). Santiago, Chile averages 58°F (14°C). The Patagonia region in southern Argentina and Chile is at its coldest and most dramatic in July, attracting visitors who appreciate the austere winter landscapes.

Australia: Sydney averages highs of 63°F (17°C) in July. Melbourne is similar. Ski resorts in the Australian Alps (New South Wales and Victoria) operate through July. Northern Australia, near Darwin, is in the dry season, with warm temperatures and clear skies.

Africa: July is dry season across much of Sub-Saharan Africa, making it one of the best months for wildlife viewing on safari. Animals concentrate around water sources, making them easier to spot. Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa all have favorable wildlife viewing conditions in July.

Europe: July is peak summer. Mediterranean destinations (Italy, Spain, Greece, Croatia) are at their hottest and most crowded. Northern Europe (UK, Scandinavia, Germany) has its warmest and sunniest weather. Iceland experiences nearly 24-hour daylight.

July in popular culture

July carries strong cultural associations with summer, freedom, and the outdoors in North American culture.

Literature: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is set largely in summer, with its famous parties occurring in a July heat. The novel captures the excess and social anxiety of the 1920s American summer.

Music: The “summer song” is a distinct genre, with songs like “In the Summertime” (Mungo Jerry, 1970), “Summertime” (Gershwin/Heyward, 1935), and countless others specifically evoking summer’s themes of heat, leisure, and romance. July is the month most associated with these themes.

Film: Summer blockbusters are specifically timed for the July 4th weekend, historically one of the biggest box office weekends of the year. Films released in early July benefit from school-out audiences and holiday gatherings.

Summer reading and education in July

For students, July sits at the middle of summer break. Research on summer learning loss shows that students, particularly those in lower-income households, lose a meaningful portion of academic skills over the summer. Programs designed to prevent this “summer slide” include:

Summer reading programs: Public libraries run free summer reading programs through July, encouraging children to log reading hours for prizes and recognition. These programs consistently show positive effects on reading retention.

Summer school: Academic remediation programs in July help students who struggled during the year. Summer school in July is a standard part of the school calendar in many districts.

Enrichment camps: Academic enrichment camps (mathematics, science, writing, coding) operate in July as an alternative or complement to traditional summer camps.

July is also when many high school students complete summer courses for credit, college students take accelerated summer sessions, and teachers participate in professional development workshops.

July rainfall and climate patterns

July rainfall patterns vary significantly by region and have important agricultural and recreational implications.

Southwest US monsoon: July marks the beginning of the North American Monsoon in Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Colorado and Utah. After months of dry conditions, moisture flows in from the Gulf of California and produces afternoon and evening thunderstorms. The monsoon typically brings 40-50% of the annual precipitation in these regions.

Pacific Northwest: July is typically the driest month in Seattle and Portland. The marine layer and fog that characterize the region in other months is largely absent, producing some of the best weather of the year.

Southeast US: July is hot and humid with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Florida, in particular, receives significant rainfall in July, which is part of its two-season (wet/dry) climate.

Great Plains: July can bring drought conditions in dry years, threatening corn and soybean crops at a critical growth stage.