ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Cayman Islands vs Phoenix: weather in July
Phoenix is the clear winner for sun in July: 76% of days historically clear versus just 2% in Cayman Islands — a 74-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Cayman Islands also sees measurably more rain than Phoenix this month (63% vs 12% of days). This isn't close.
Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands
- Clear days, July
- 2%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 1%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 2%
- Rain frequency
- 63% of days
Phoenix
AZ
- Clear days, July
- 76%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 107°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 88%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 65%
- Rain frequency
- 12% of days
Frequently asked
Is Cayman Islands or Phoenix warmer in July?
Phoenix runs warmer by day in July. Cayman Islands averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days); Phoenix averages highs of 107°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Cayman Islands or Phoenix in July?
Cayman Islands is measurably wetter than Phoenix. Days with measurable rain: Cayman Islands 63%, Phoenix 12% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in July, Cayman Islands or Phoenix?
Phoenix is the clear winner for sun in July: 76% of days historically clear versus just 2% in Cayman Islands — a 74-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Cayman Islands also sees measurably more rain than Phoenix this month (63% vs 12% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Cayman Islands vs Phoenix 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.