ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Amelia Island vs Vail: weather in August
Vail is the clear winner for sun in August: 46% of days historically clear versus just 9% in Amelia Island — a 37-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Amelia Island also sees measurably more rain than Vail this month (81% vs 26% of days). This isn't close.
Amelia Island
FL
- Clear days, August
- 9%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 86°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 8%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 9%
- Rain frequency
- 81% of days
Vail
CO
- Clear days, August
- 46%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 76°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 48%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 44%
- Rain frequency
- 26% of days
Frequently asked
Is Amelia Island or Vail warmer in August?
Amelia Island runs warmer by day in August. Amelia Island averages highs of 86°F (highs n=248 days); Vail averages highs of 76°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Amelia Island or Vail in August?
Amelia Island is measurably wetter than Vail. Days with measurable rain: Amelia Island 81%, Vail 26% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in August, Amelia Island or Vail?
Vail is the clear winner for sun in August: 46% of days historically clear versus just 9% in Amelia Island — a 37-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Amelia Island also sees measurably more rain than Vail this month (81% vs 26% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Amelia Island vs Vail 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.