Salisbury weather in July
In July, Salisbury sees average daytime highs of 87°F and overnight lows near 72°F, with 4.4 in of rain across 13 wet days and about 14.4 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 87°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
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 Salisbury's 6th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Salisbury's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 87°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 72°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 4.4 in
- 13 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 24 min
- 4:55 AM – 7:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 6 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.41 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.6
- out of 10
Salisbury is city in southeastern Maryland, United States.
- Density
- 916/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1732
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 87°F through the month.
A typical July day in Salisbury reaches about 87°F in the afternoon and slips back to 72°F overnight — a 15°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 80°F and 93°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) | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Avg low (°F) | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85 | 70 |
| 2 | 86 | 70 |
| 3 | 86 | 71 |
| 4 | 86 | 71 |
| 5 | 86 | 71 |
| 6 | 86 | 71 |
| 7 | 86 | 71 |
| 8 | 86 | 71 |
| 9 | 87 | 71 |
| 10 | 87 | 71 |
| 11 | 87 | 72 |
| 12 | 87 | 72 |
| 13 | 87 | 72 |
| 14 | 87 | 72 |
| 15 | 87 | 72 |
| 16 | 87 | 72 |
| 17 | 87 | 72 |
| 18 | 87 | 72 |
| 19 | 87 | 72 |
| 20 | 87 | 72 |
| 21 | 87 | 72 |
| 22 | 87 | 72 |
| 23 | 87 | 72 |
| 24 | 87 | 72 |
| 25 | 87 | 72 |
| 26 | 87 | 72 |
| 27 | 86 | 72 |
| 28 | 86 | 72 |
| 29 | 86 | 72 |
| 30 | 86 | 72 |
| 31 | 86 | 72 |
How July really feels in Salisbury
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 23 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.
Salisbury weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46° / 31° | 3.3 | 9.5 | 2.1 | 9.6 | 1.2 |
| Feb | 48° / 32° | 3.0 | 8.8 | 2.1 | 10.5 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 55° / 39° | 4.1 | 10.7 | 1.2 | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 65° / 48° | 3.3 | 9.6 | 0.2 | 13 | 6.0 |
| May | 74° / 57° | 3.5 | 10.4 | 0 | 14.1 | 6.7 |
| Jun | 82° / 66° | 3.7 | 11.2 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.9 |
| Jul | 87° / 72° | 4.4 | 13 | 0 | 14.4 | 4.6 |
| Aug | 85° / 70° | 4.7 | 12 | 0 | 13.5 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 79° / 64° | 4.0 | 9.8 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 69° / 53° | 4.1 | 8.1 | 0 | 11 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 58° / 42° | 3.0 | 8.1 | 0 | 9.9 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 50° / 35° | 3.5 | 9.1 | 1 | 9.4 | 2.3 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 48%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 53 | 47 |
| 3 | 53 | 47 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 52 | 48 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 52 | 48 |
| 8 | 52 | 48 |
| 9 | 52 | 48 |
| 10 | 53 | 47 |
| 11 | 53 | 47 |
| 12 | 53 | 47 |
| 13 | 53 | 47 |
| 14 | 53 | 47 |
| 15 | 53 | 47 |
| 16 | 53 | 47 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 51 | 49 |
| 21 | 50 | 50 |
| 22 | 50 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 50 | 50 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
| 31 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Salisbury gets around 4.4 in of rain over 13 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 41% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 |
| 2 | 38 |
| 3 | 37 |
| 4 | 37 |
| 5 | 37 |
| 6 | 37 |
| 7 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 |
| 9 | 37 |
| 10 | 38 |
| 11 | 38 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 39 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 40 |
| 16 | 41 |
| 17 | 42 |
| 18 | 43 |
| 19 | 43 |
| 20 | 44 |
| 21 | 45 |
| 22 | 45 |
| 23 | 46 |
| 24 | 46 |
| 25 | 46 |
| 26 | 46 |
| 27 | 46 |
| 28 | 46 |
| 29 | 46 |
| 30 | 45 |
| 31 | 45 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 41% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 75% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Muggy (%) | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Oppressive (%) | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 32 | 33 | 1 |
| 2 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 31 | 34 | 1 |
| 3 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 31 | 35 | 1 |
| 4 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 31 | 37 | 1 |
| 5 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 30 | 37 | 2 |
| 6 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 2 |
| 7 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 29 | 39 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 29 | 39 | 2 |
| 9 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 29 | 40 | 3 |
| 10 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 28 | 41 | 3 |
| 11 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 42 | 3 |
| 12 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 42 | 4 |
| 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 28 | 43 | 4 |
| 14 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 28 | 43 | 4 |
| 15 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 28 | 43 | 5 |
| 16 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 28 | 43 | 5 |
| 17 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 43 | 6 |
| 18 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 28 | 44 | 6 |
| 19 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 28 | 44 | 6 |
| 20 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 28 | 44 | 7 |
| 21 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 28 | 44 | 7 |
| 22 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 28 | 44 | 7 |
| 23 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 28 | 44 | 7 |
| 24 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 29 | 44 | 7 |
| 25 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 29 | 44 | 7 |
| 26 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 29 | 44 | 6 |
| 27 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 30 | 44 | 6 |
| 28 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 30 | 44 | 5 |
| 29 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 30 | 43 | 5 |
| 30 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 30 | 43 | 5 |
| 31 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 30 | 43 | 4 |
Wind in July
Winds average 6 mph in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 6 mph on the calmest days to 7 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | 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 4:46 AM to 5:07 AM, and sunset from 7:25 PM to 7:10 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 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 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:07 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.6 | 4:46 | 7:25 |
| 2 | 14.6 | 4:47 | 7:25 |
| 3 | 14.6 | 4:47 | 7:25 |
| 4 | 14.6 | 4:48 | 7:25 |
| 5 | 14.6 | 4:48 | 7:25 |
| 6 | 14.6 | 4:49 | 7:24 |
| 7 | 14.6 | 4:49 | 7:24 |
| 8 | 14.6 | 4:50 | 7:24 |
| 9 | 14.6 | 4:51 | 7:24 |
| 10 | 14.5 | 4:51 | 7:23 |
| 11 | 14.5 | 4:52 | 7:23 |
| 12 | 14.5 | 4:52 | 7:23 |
| 13 | 14.5 | 4:53 | 7:22 |
| 14 | 14.5 | 4:54 | 7:22 |
| 15 | 14.4 | 4:54 | 7:21 |
| 16 | 14.4 | 4:55 | 7:21 |
| 17 | 14.4 | 4:56 | 7:20 |
| 18 | 14.4 | 4:57 | 7:20 |
| 19 | 14.4 | 4:57 | 7:19 |
| 20 | 14.3 | 4:58 | 7:19 |
| 21 | 14.3 | 4:59 | 7:18 |
| 22 | 14.3 | 5:00 | 7:17 |
| 23 | 14.3 | 5:00 | 7:17 |
| 24 | 14.2 | 5:01 | 7:16 |
| 25 | 14.2 | 5:02 | 7:15 |
| 26 | 14.2 | 5:03 | 7:14 |
| 27 | 14.2 | 5:04 | 7:13 |
| 28 | 14.1 | 5:05 | 7:13 |
| 29 | 14.1 | 5:05 | 7:12 |
| 30 | 14.1 | 5:06 | 7:11 |
| 31 | 14.0 | 5:07 | 7:10 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.41 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.05 kWh/m² to a high of 6.58 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 6.41 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Salisbury
In July, Salisbury sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Salisbury sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is July a good time to visit Salisbury?
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 Salisbury for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Salisbury in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Salisbury sees daytime highs around 87°F and nights near 72°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Salisbury in July
The nearest coast averages about 75°F in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 30 mi away) is warmest in August at about 76°F and coldest in February near 41°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 17 to Oct 9 — about 3.8 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 44 | 41 | 43 | 49 | 58 | 68 | 75 | 76 | 73 | 67 | 58 | 50 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | Bracing |
| Feb | 41 | Bracing |
| Mar | 43 | Bracing |
| Apr | 49 | Bracing |
| May | 58 | Bracing |
| Jun | 68 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 75 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 76 | Warm |
| Sep | 73 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 67 | Cool |
| Nov | 58 | Bracing |
| Dec | 50 | Bracing |
UV index in Salisbury 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 Salisbury peaks around July 10 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 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 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Where is Salisbury?
Salisbury sits at 38.4°N, 75.6°W, 23 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Easton, 39 mi away.
Topography around Salisbury
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Salisbury.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Salisbury has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 121 ft around an average of 36 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 164 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 230 ft.
The land around Salisbury is covered by trees (45%) and artificial surfaces (28%) within 2 miles, trees (62%) within 10 miles, and water (47%) and trees (27%) 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 Salisbury (38.3607°, -75.5994°, elevation 23 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).