ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Albuquerque vs Charleston: weather in May
Albuquerque is the clear winner for sun in May: 79% of days historically clear versus just 37% in Charleston — a 42-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Charleston also sees measurably more rain than Albuquerque this month (40% vs 9% of days). This isn't close.
Albuquerque
NM
- Clear days, May
- 79%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 82°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 76%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 81%
- Rain frequency
- 9% of days
Charleston
SC
- Clear days, May
- 37%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 80°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 44%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 31%
- Rain frequency
- 40% of days
Frequently asked
Is Albuquerque or Charleston warmer in May?
Albuquerque runs warmer by day in May. Albuquerque averages highs of 82°F (highs n=248 days); Charleston averages highs of 80°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Albuquerque or Charleston in May?
Charleston is measurably wetter than Albuquerque. Days with measurable rain: Albuquerque 9%, Charleston 40% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Albuquerque or Charleston?
Albuquerque is the clear winner for sun in May: 79% of days historically clear versus just 37% in Charleston — a 42-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Charleston also sees measurably more rain than Albuquerque this month (40% vs 9% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Albuquerque vs Charleston in another month
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 forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.