ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Albuquerque vs Hilton Head: weather in August
Albuquerque is the clear winner for sun in August: 70% of days historically clear versus just 9% in Hilton Head — a 61-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Hilton Head also sees measurably more rain than Albuquerque this month (66% vs 9% of days). This isn't close.
Albuquerque
NM
- Clear days, August
- 70%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 91°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 72%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 69%
- Rain frequency
- 9% of days
Hilton Head
SC
- Clear days, August
- 9%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 86°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 6%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 12%
- Rain frequency
- 66% of days
Frequently asked
Is Albuquerque or Hilton Head warmer in August?
Albuquerque runs warmer by day in August. Albuquerque averages highs of 91°F (highs n=248 days); Hilton Head averages highs of 86°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Albuquerque or Hilton Head in August?
Hilton Head is measurably wetter than Albuquerque. Days with measurable rain: Albuquerque 9%, Hilton Head 66% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in August, Albuquerque or Hilton Head?
Albuquerque is the clear winner for sun in August: 70% of days historically clear versus just 9% in Hilton Head — a 61-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Hilton Head also sees measurably more rain than Albuquerque this month (66% vs 9% of days). This isn't close.
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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.