ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Carmel-by-the-Sea vs Taos: weather in May
Taos is the clear winner for sun in May: 40% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Carmel-by-the-Sea — a 40-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
CA
- Clear days, May
- 0%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 59°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 0%
- Rain frequency
- 13% of days
Taos
NM
- Clear days, May
- 40%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 71°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 30%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 50%
- Rain frequency
- 19% of days
Frequently asked
Is Carmel-by-the-Sea or Taos warmer in May?
Taos runs warmer by day in May. Carmel-by-the-Sea averages highs of 59°F (highs n=248 days); Taos averages highs of 71°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Carmel-by-the-Sea or Taos in May?
Days with measurable rain: Carmel-by-the-Sea 13%, Taos 19% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Carmel-by-the-Sea or Taos?
Taos is the clear winner for sun in May: 40% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Carmel-by-the-Sea — a 40-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. 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.