ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Atlanta vs Hilton Head: weather in July
Essentially a tie in July: Atlanta is 15% clear historically, Hilton Head is 15% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 88°F vs 88°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Atlanta
GA
- Clear days, July
- 15%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 14%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 15%
- Rain frequency
- 60% of days
Hilton Head
SC
- Clear days, July
- 15%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 13%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 16%
- Rain frequency
- 64% of days
Frequently asked
Is Atlanta or Hilton Head warmer in July?
Equally warm by day in July. Atlanta averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days); Hilton Head averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Atlanta or Hilton Head in July?
Days with measurable rain: Atlanta 60%, Hilton Head 64% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in July, Atlanta or Hilton Head?
Essentially a tie in July: Atlanta is 15% clear historically, Hilton Head is 15% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 88°F vs 88°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
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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.