ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Bozeman vs Lake Tahoe: weather in July
Lake Tahoe edges out Bozeman for sun in July: 85% clear historically versus 72% (8-year ERA5 average, a 13-point gap). Both are viable — Lake Tahoe is the safer bet.
Bozeman
MT
- Clear days, July
- 72%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 82°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 64%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 80%
- Rain frequency
- 10% of days
Lake Tahoe
CA
- Clear days, July
- 85%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 88%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 82%
- Rain frequency
- 3% of days
Frequently asked
Is Bozeman or Lake Tahoe warmer in July?
Bozeman runs warmer by day in July. Bozeman averages highs of 82°F (highs n=248 days); Lake Tahoe averages highs of 81°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Bozeman or Lake Tahoe in July?
Days with measurable rain: Bozeman 10%, Lake Tahoe 3% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in July, Bozeman or Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe edges out Bozeman for sun in July: 85% clear historically versus 72% (8-year ERA5 average, a 13-point gap). Both are viable — Lake Tahoe is the safer bet.
Compare Bozeman vs Lake Tahoe 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.