ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Charlottesville vs Orlando: weather in July
Charlottesville is the clear winner for sun in July: 37% of days historically clear versus just 2% in Orlando — a 35-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Orlando also sees measurably more rain than Charlottesville this month (84% vs 35% of days). This isn't close.
Charlottesville
VA
- Clear days, July
- 37%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 91°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 40%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 34%
- Rain frequency
- 35% of days
Orlando
FL
- Clear days, July
- 2%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 2%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 2%
- Rain frequency
- 84% of days
Frequently asked
Is Charlottesville or Orlando warmer in July?
Charlottesville runs warmer by day in July. Charlottesville averages highs of 91°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 July?
Orlando is measurably wetter than Charlottesville. Days with measurable rain: Charlottesville 35%, Orlando 84% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in July, Charlottesville or Orlando?
Charlottesville is the clear winner for sun in July: 37% of days historically clear versus just 2% in Orlando — a 35-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Orlando also sees measurably more rain than Charlottesville this month (84% vs 35% 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.