ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Charleston vs Memphis: weather in June
Memphis edges out Charleston for sun in June: 38% clear historically versus 22% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-point gap). Charleston also sees measurably more rain than Memphis this month (54% vs 38% of days). Both are viable — Memphis is the safer bet.
Charleston
SC
- Clear days, June
- 22%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 85°F
- Early June (1st–15th)
- 20%
- Late June (16th–end)
- 23%
- Rain frequency
- 54% of days
Memphis
TN
- Clear days, June
- 38%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early June (1st–15th)
- 43%
- Late June (16th–end)
- 32%
- Rain frequency
- 38% of days
Frequently asked
Is Charleston or Memphis warmer in June?
Memphis runs warmer by day in June. Charleston averages highs of 85°F (highs n=240 days); Memphis averages highs of 88°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Charleston or Memphis in June?
Charleston is measurably wetter than Memphis. Days with measurable rain: Charleston 54%, Memphis 38% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in June, Charleston or Memphis?
Memphis edges out Charleston for sun in June: 38% clear historically versus 22% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-point gap). Charleston also sees measurably more rain than Memphis this month (54% vs 38% of days). Both are viable — Memphis is the safer bet.
Compare Charleston vs Memphis 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.