ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Charlottesville vs Orlando: weather in August
Charlottesville is the clear winner for sun in August: 40% of days historically clear versus just 3% in Orlando — a 37-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Orlando also sees measurably more rain than Charlottesville this month (86% vs 33% of days). This isn't close.
Charlottesville
VA
- Clear days, August
- 40%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 87°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 35%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 44%
- Rain frequency
- 33% of days
Orlando
FL
- Clear days, August
- 3%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 2%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 3%
- Rain frequency
- 86% of days
Frequently asked
Is Charlottesville or Orlando warmer in August?
Orlando runs warmer by day in August. Charlottesville averages highs of 87°F (highs n=248 days); Orlando averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Charlottesville or Orlando in August?
Orlando is measurably wetter than Charlottesville. Days with measurable rain: Charlottesville 33%, Orlando 86% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in August, Charlottesville or Orlando?
Charlottesville is the clear winner for sun in August: 40% of days historically clear versus just 3% in Orlando — a 37-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Orlando also sees measurably more rain than Charlottesville this month (86% vs 33% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Charlottesville vs Orlando 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.