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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Amelia Island vs Charlotte: weather in July

Charlotte edges out Amelia Island for sun in July: 22% clear historically versus 10% (8-year ERA5 average, a 12-point gap). Amelia Island also sees measurably more rain than Charlotte this month (73% vs 46% of days). Both are viable — Charlotte is the safer bet.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific July. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Amelia Island

FL

Clear days, July
10%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
88°F
Early July (1st–15th)
7%
Late July (16th–end)
13%
Rain frequency
73% of days
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Charlotte

NC

Clear days, July
22%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
90°F
Early July (1st–15th)
23%
Late July (16th–end)
21%
Rain frequency
46% of days

Frequently asked

Is Amelia Island or Charlotte warmer in July?

Charlotte runs warmer by day in July. Amelia Island averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days); Charlotte averages highs of 90°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Amelia Island or Charlotte in July?

Amelia Island is measurably wetter than Charlotte. Days with measurable rain: Amelia Island 73%, Charlotte 46% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in July, Amelia Island or Charlotte?

Charlotte edges out Amelia Island for sun in July: 22% clear historically versus 10% (8-year ERA5 average, a 12-point gap). Amelia Island also sees measurably more rain than Charlotte this month (73% vs 46% of days). Both are viable — Charlotte is the safer bet.

Compare Amelia Island vs Charlotte 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.