Laurel weather in July
In July, Laurel sees average daytime highs of 89°F and overnight lows near 71°F, with 4.1 in of rain across 12.7 wet days and about 14.3 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 89°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in July, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 36 min at the start of July to 14 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Laurel's 10th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Laurel's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 89°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 71°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 4.1 in
- 12.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 24 min
- 5:05 AM – 7:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.98 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Laurel is census designated place in Henrico County, Virginia, USA.
- Density
- 1,189/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 89°F through the month.
A typical July day in Laurel reaches about 89°F in the afternoon and slips back to 71°F overnight — a 18°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 81°F and 96°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°F warmer than June and about 2°F warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 |
| Avg low (°F) | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | 69 |
| 2 | 88 | 70 |
| 3 | 88 | 70 |
| 4 | 88 | 70 |
| 5 | 88 | 70 |
| 6 | 88 | 70 |
| 7 | 89 | 70 |
| 8 | 89 | 71 |
| 9 | 89 | 71 |
| 10 | 89 | 71 |
| 11 | 89 | 71 |
| 12 | 89 | 71 |
| 13 | 89 | 71 |
| 14 | 89 | 71 |
| 15 | 89 | 71 |
| 16 | 89 | 71 |
| 17 | 89 | 71 |
| 18 | 89 | 71 |
| 19 | 89 | 71 |
| 20 | 89 | 71 |
| 21 | 89 | 71 |
| 22 | 89 | 71 |
| 23 | 89 | 71 |
| 24 | 89 | 71 |
| 25 | 89 | 71 |
| 26 | 88 | 71 |
| 27 | 88 | 71 |
| 28 | 88 | 71 |
| 29 | 88 | 71 |
| 30 | 88 | 71 |
| 31 | 88 | 71 |
How July really feels in Laurel
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Laurel weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47° / 31° | 3.2 | 9 | 2.1 | 9.7 | 1.6 |
| Feb | 50° / 32° | 2.9 | 8.2 | 2.1 | 10.5 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 59° / 39° | 3.9 | 10.3 | 1.2 | 11.7 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 69° / 49° | 3.3 | 9.7 | 0 | 12.9 | 6.4 |
| May | 76° / 58° | 3.3 | 10.7 | 0 | 14 | 6.7 |
| Jun | 85° / 66° | 3.8 | 11.5 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 89° / 71° | 4.1 | 12.7 | 0 | 14.3 | 4.0 |
| Aug | 86° / 69° | 4.2 | 10.8 | 0 | 13.4 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 80° / 62° | 4.3 | 9.5 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 70° / 51° | 3.6 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 59° / 40° | 3.2 | 7.6 | 0.1 | 10 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 51° / 34° | 3.5 | 8.7 | 1.2 | 9.4 | 2.5 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Cloudier (%) | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 48 |
| 2 | 52 | 48 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 51 | 49 |
| 6 | 51 | 49 |
| 7 | 50 | 50 |
| 8 | 50 | 50 |
| 9 | 49 | 51 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 48 | 52 |
| 12 | 48 | 52 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 45 | 55 |
| 24 | 45 | 55 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 46 | 54 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 47 | 53 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
| 31 | 47 | 53 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Laurel gets around 4.1 in of rain over 12.7 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 40% and peaks near 44% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 |
| 2 | 40 |
| 3 | 40 |
| 4 | 39 |
| 5 | 39 |
| 6 | 38 |
| 7 | 38 |
| 8 | 37 |
| 9 | 37 |
| 10 | 37 |
| 11 | 37 |
| 12 | 37 |
| 13 | 37 |
| 14 | 38 |
| 15 | 38 |
| 16 | 39 |
| 17 | 40 |
| 18 | 41 |
| 19 | 42 |
| 20 | 43 |
| 21 | 43 |
| 22 | 44 |
| 23 | 44 |
| 24 | 44 |
| 25 | 44 |
| 26 | 44 |
| 27 | 44 |
| 28 | 43 |
| 29 | 42 |
| 30 | 42 |
| 31 | 41 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the muggy band about 37% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 73% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Muggy (%) | 36 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Oppressive (%) | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 36 | 29 | 0 |
| 2 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 35 | 30 | 0 |
| 3 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 36 | 30 | 0 |
| 4 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 36 | 31 | 0 |
| 5 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 36 | 31 | 0 |
| 6 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 36 | 31 | 0 |
| 7 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 36 | 32 | 0 |
| 8 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 36 | 32 | 0 |
| 9 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 36 | 32 | 0 |
| 10 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 36 | 33 | 1 |
| 11 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 36 | 33 | 1 |
| 12 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 36 | 34 | 1 |
| 13 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 37 | 34 | 1 |
| 14 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 37 | 35 | 1 |
| 15 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 37 | 35 | 1 |
| 16 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 37 | 36 | 1 |
| 17 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 1 |
| 18 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 1 |
| 19 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 36 | 38 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 39 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 40 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 40 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 36 | 40 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 37 | 40 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 37 | 40 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 37 | 40 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 38 | 39 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 38 | 38 | 1 |
| 30 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 38 | 37 | 0 |
| 31 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 38 | 36 | 0 |
Wind in July
Winds average 5 mph in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 36 min at the start of July to 14 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:56 AM to 5:16 AM, and sunset from 7:31 PM to 7:16 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:16 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.6 | 4:56 | 7:31 |
| 2 | 14.6 | 4:57 | 7:30 |
| 3 | 14.6 | 4:57 | 7:30 |
| 4 | 14.5 | 4:58 | 7:30 |
| 5 | 14.5 | 4:58 | 7:30 |
| 6 | 14.5 | 4:59 | 7:30 |
| 7 | 14.5 | 4:59 | 7:30 |
| 8 | 14.5 | 5:00 | 7:30 |
| 9 | 14.5 | 5:00 | 7:29 |
| 10 | 14.5 | 5:01 | 7:29 |
| 11 | 14.5 | 5:01 | 7:29 |
| 12 | 14.4 | 5:02 | 7:28 |
| 13 | 14.4 | 5:03 | 7:28 |
| 14 | 14.4 | 5:03 | 7:28 |
| 15 | 14.4 | 5:04 | 7:27 |
| 16 | 14.4 | 5:05 | 7:27 |
| 17 | 14.3 | 5:05 | 7:26 |
| 18 | 14.3 | 5:06 | 7:26 |
| 19 | 14.3 | 5:07 | 7:25 |
| 20 | 14.3 | 5:08 | 7:24 |
| 21 | 14.3 | 5:08 | 7:24 |
| 22 | 14.2 | 5:09 | 7:23 |
| 23 | 14.2 | 5:10 | 7:22 |
| 24 | 14.2 | 5:11 | 7:22 |
| 25 | 14.2 | 5:11 | 7:21 |
| 26 | 14.1 | 5:12 | 7:20 |
| 27 | 14.1 | 5:13 | 7:19 |
| 28 | 14.1 | 5:14 | 7:19 |
| 29 | 14.0 | 5:15 | 7:18 |
| 30 | 14.0 | 5:16 | 7:17 |
| 31 | 14.0 | 5:16 | 7:16 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.98 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.1 kWh/m² to a high of 6.17 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 5.98 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.6 | Bright |
Is July a good time to visit Laurel?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Laurel for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Laurel in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Laurel sees daytime highs around 89°F and nights near 71°F. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.
UV index in Laurel in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Laurel peaks around June 21 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | High |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Laurel in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Laurel is worst in July — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Laurel?
Laurel sits at 37.6°N, 77.5°W, 220 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Tuckahoe, 4.3 mi away.
Topography around Laurel
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Laurel.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Laurel has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 213 ft around an average of 246 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 456 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 961 ft.
The land around Laurel is covered by trees (66%) and artificial surfaces (24%) within 2 miles, trees (72%) within 10 miles, and trees (79%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Laurel (37.6429°, -77.5089°, elevation 220 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).