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ERA5 almanac — 8 years of real data

Coeur d'Alene in July

Coeur d'Alene in July: 6% of days see measurable rain, 86°F average high, 82% of days historically clear (n=248, ERA5 2018–2025).

Historically one of the better months to visit Coeur d'Alene for sun: 82% of days are clear on average (n=248, avg high 86°F). Every percentage here is a historical average from 8 years of ERA5 data — not a forecast.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis, not a forecast. A month that is historically 90% clear can still be overcast on your specific trip. For this week’s actual forecast, see the live Coeur d'Alene page. Both can be true at once: “historically strong in this month; this particular week is not.” We label which is which.

Early vs. Late July

Clear-sky percentage for Coeur d'Alene in July, split by half-month. “n” is the number of days sampled across 8 years (2018–2025).
Period % Clear days Sample (n) Avg high
Early July
1st–15th		 76% n=120 86°F
Late July
16th–end		 87% n=128 86°F
Full month average 82% n=248 86°F

Sunshine & warmth in July

A second measure using actual sunshine hours (ERA5 sunshine_duration), not the daily weather code. A Lowcountry day with 12 hours of sun and a 25-minute afternoon storm is counted below as a warm, sunny day — because it was. How we define this.

Sunshine-based metrics for Coeur d'Alene in July. Primary: % of days ≥ 72°F with > 6 h of sunshine.
Period Warm & sunny (≥72°F, >6 h sun) Sample (n)
Early July
1st–15th		 93% n=120
Late July
16th–end		 98% n=128
Full month average 96% n=248
14.8 h median sunshine per day 98% of days exceed 8 h sunshine 6% of days see ≥ 1 mm rain — rain is not hidden
Comparison (old vs new): WMO-code “clear” bar: 82%. Sunshine-based “warm & sunny”: 96%. The 14-point gap is from brief afternoon convective storms that stamp the whole day as “rain” in the WMO code but leave the bulk of the sunshine untouched.

Bottom line

Coeur d'Alene is historically one of the best US destinations for sun in July: 82% of days meet the clear bar (avg high 86°F, n=248 days across 8 years). Pack for outdoor activity — this month consistently delivers.

Every month in Coeur d'Alene

Compare across all months with data. Numbers are historical clear-sky %.

Historical clear-sky % for Coeur d'Alene, all months, ERA5 2018–2025.
Month % Clear Sample (n)
January 0% n=248 All destinations →
February 0% n=226 All destinations →
March 1% n=248 All destinations →
April 2% n=240 All destinations →
May 20% n=248 All destinations →
June 44% n=240 All destinations →
July ← this page 82% n=248 All destinations →
August 75% n=248 All destinations →
September 50% n=240 All destinations →
October 10% n=248 All destinations →
November 0% n=240 All destinations →
December 0% n=248 All destinations →

Frequently asked

Does it rain in Coeur d'Alene in July?

Rarely. Only 6% of days in Coeur d'Alene see measurable rain in July, based on 8 years of ERA5 historical data (n=248 days, 2018–2025). This is a historical average, not a forecast.

Is Coeur d'Alene good for sun in July?

Yes. Coeur d'Alene is historically strong for sun in July: 82% of days are clear on average (avg high 86°F, n=248 days, ERA5 2018–2025).

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.