ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Charleston vs Door County: weather in May
Charleston is the clear winner for sun in May: 37% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Door County — a 33-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Charleston
SC
- Clear days, May
- 37%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 80°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 44%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 31%
- Rain frequency
- 40% of days
Door County
WI
- Clear days, May
- 4%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 61°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 1%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 7%
- Rain frequency
- 32% of days
Frequently asked
Is Charleston or Door County warmer in May?
Charleston runs warmer by day in May. Charleston averages highs of 80°F (highs n=248 days); Door County averages highs of 61°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Charleston or Door County in May?
Days with measurable rain: Charleston 40%, Door County 32% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Charleston or Door County?
Charleston is the clear winner for sun in May: 37% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Door County — a 33-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.