ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Carmel-by-the-Sea vs Taos: weather in September
Taos is the clear winner for sun in September: 64% of days historically clear versus just 10% in Carmel-by-the-Sea — a 54-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
CA
- Clear days, September
- 10%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 67°F
- Early September (1st–15th)
- 9%
- Late September (16th–end)
- 10%
- Rain frequency
- 5% of days
Taos
NM
- Clear days, September
- 64%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Early September (1st–15th)
- 59%
- Late September (16th–end)
- 69%
- Rain frequency
- 18% of days
Frequently asked
Is Carmel-by-the-Sea or Taos warmer in September?
Taos runs warmer by day in September. Carmel-by-the-Sea averages highs of 67°F (highs n=240 days); Taos averages highs of 77°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Carmel-by-the-Sea or Taos in September?
Days with measurable rain: Carmel-by-the-Sea 5%, Taos 18% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in September, Carmel-by-the-Sea or Taos?
Taos is the clear winner for sun in September: 64% of days historically clear versus just 10% in Carmel-by-the-Sea — a 54-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.