Weather on July 17 at Big Bend
Big Bend National Park
Based on 55 years of data from Alpine, TX
Elevation Note: Big Bend sits at 3,800 ft. Expect temperatures 13°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Alpine, TX at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
July 17th in Big Bend National Park (via Alpine, TX) typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 64°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 17th was in 2023 (85°F average), while the coldest was 2013 (62°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of July 17th dates historically, with the wettest July 17th recording 1.8" of rain. The last decade has been 2.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 17th in Big Bend? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89°F | 63°F | 0.97" | -- |
| 2024 | 95°F | 69°F | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 100°F | 69°F | -- | -- |
| 2022 | 95°F | 67°F | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 90°F | 63°F | 1.65" | -- |
| 2020 | 98°F | 70°F | -- | -- |
| 2019 | 96°F | 68°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 80°F | 61°F | 0.51" | 0" |
| 2016 | 97°F | 68°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 101°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 85°F | 67°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 2013 | 65°F | 60°F | 1.8" | 0" |
| 2012 | 95°F | 68°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 94°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 88°F | 63°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 96°F | 69°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 86°F | 66°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2007 | 88°F | 62°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 95°F | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 91°F | 63°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 93°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 81°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 86°F | 63°F | 0.28" | 0" |
| 2001 | 93°F | 69°F | 0.99" | 0" |
| 2000 | 96°F | 71°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 84°F | 64°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1998 | 86°F | 62°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 92°F | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 94°F | 65°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1995 | 89°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 90°F | 62°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 81°F | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 91°F | 61°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1991 | 85°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 86°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 94°F | 69°F | 0.18" | 0" |
| 1988 | 91°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 88°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 87°F | 64°F | -- | 0" |
| 1985 | 93°F | 62°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 88°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 90°F | 65°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1982 | 96°F | 62°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 88°F | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 99°F | 66°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 89°F | 62°F | 0.58" | 0" |
| 1978 | 100°F | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 91°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 77°F | 64°F | 1.6" | 0" |
| 1975 | 76°F | 60°F | 1.57" | 0" |
| 1974 | 90°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 88°F | 65°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 1971 | 91°F | 63°F | 0" | 0" |