Skip to main content
SunnyDays

ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Charlotte vs Sea Island: weather in September

Charlotte edges out Sea Island for sun in September: 44% clear historically versus 32% (8-year ERA5 average, a 12-point gap). Sea Island also sees measurably more rain than Charlotte this month (53% vs 31% of days). Both are viable — Charlotte is the safer bet.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific September. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Charlotte

NC

Clear days, September
44%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
82°F
Early September (1st–15th)
47%
Late September (16th–end)
41%
Rain frequency
31% of days

Sea Island

GA

Clear days, September
32%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
83°F
Early September (1st–15th)
26%
Late September (16th–end)
37%
Rain frequency
53% of days
See the live forecast →

Frequently asked

Is Charlotte or Sea Island warmer in September?

Sea Island runs warmer by day in September. Charlotte averages highs of 82°F (highs n=240 days); Sea Island averages highs of 83°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Charlotte or Sea Island in September?

Sea Island is measurably wetter than Charlotte. Days with measurable rain: Charlotte 31%, Sea Island 53% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in September, Charlotte or Sea Island?

Charlotte edges out Sea Island for sun in September: 44% clear historically versus 32% (8-year ERA5 average, a 12-point gap). Sea Island also sees measurably more rain than Charlotte this month (53% vs 31% of days). Both are viable — Charlotte is the safer bet.

Compare Charlotte vs Sea Island 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.